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Watching the watchers

Oct 25, 2025 3 mins read
Watching the watchers

In an era shaped by digitalisation and social media, the judiciary’s legitimacy depends not only on the soundness of its judgments, but also on its capacity to communicate with citizens transparently. Article 1(13) of the Constitution of Bhutan, 2008, vests judicial power in the Royal Courts of Justice, mandating them to safeguard the rule of law and uphold the principles of justice.

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