- The independence of the Drangpons of the Supreme Court and the High Court shall be guaranteed, provided that a Drangpon may be censured or suspended by a command of the Druk Gyalpo on the recommendation of the National Judicial Commission for proven misbehaviour, which, in the opinion of the Commission, does not deserve impeachment.
- Parliament may, by law, establish impartial and independent Administrative Tribunals as well as Alternative Dispute Resolution centres.
- The Druk Gyalpo shall appoint members of the National Judicial Commission by warrant under His hand and seal. The National Judicial Commission shall comprise:
- The Chief Justice of Bhutan as Chairperson;
- The senior most Drangpon of the Supreme Court;
- The Chairperson of the Legislative Committee of the National Assembly; and
- The Attorney General.
- Every person has the right to approach the courts in matters arising out of the Constitution or other laws subject to section 23 of Article 7.
Article 22
Local Governments
- Power and authority shall be decentralized and devolved to elected Local Governments to facilitate the direct participation of the people in the development and management of their own social, economic and environmental well-being.
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