High Court Upholds Judgment Sentencing Officer to Prison for Sexual Harassment, Case Remains Unresolved

On August 7, In a landmark verdict, the High Court has upheld the judgment of the Pemagatshel Dzongkhag Court, sentencing Officer Commanding Jamyang Dorji to six months in prison for the sexual harassment of a female police constable. The court also ruled that the officer has the option to pay a thrimthue (compensation) of Nu 22,500 in lieu of serving the imprisonment term.
However, despite the ruling, the case remains unresolved as the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) holds the authority to finalize it if the Officer Commanding (OC) decides to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Throughout the trial, the OC maintained his innocence, claiming that the police investigation and chargesheet were not carried out appropriately. He argued that the messages exchanged between him and the victim were based on mutual consensus, further challenging the authenticity of the evidence presented.

In a significant development, the court denied the oral evidence of 12 witnesses, questioning the credibility and authenticity of their testimonies.

The case came to light following an anonymous person's social media allegation against the OC for sexual harassment. Promptly, the police initiated an investigation, leading to the subsequent prosecution.

While the High Court's ruling represents a significant step towards addressing sexual harassment in the country, the case's unresolved status leaves room for further legal proceedings and potential implications for the officer involved.

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