The Thimphu District Court says it first needs to assess if the libel lawsuit, Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) had filed against Dasho Benji, is criminal or civil case. The preliminary hearing was conducted, today.
DPT’s letter to the court had accused Dasho Paljor J. Dorji, popularly known as Dasho Benji, of posting a “defamatory” statement against DPT of “having robbed the country blind”, on Facebook.
Dasho Paljor J. Dorji is the Special Adviser to the National Environment Commission.
Dasho Benji and his representative will present their argument to the court on October 16.
