The Chief Justice of the Republic of Armenia, Anna Vardapetyan, is facing questioning by the military court in Syunik province on October 31, 2023. She is being questioned on the grounds of undermining the authority of the highest court judge by a person in a high-ranking position. The judge of the military court in Syunik has been accused of violating the rules of the judicial process and showing a lack of respect towards the judiciary. The military court’s decision has been sent to the Chief Justice of the Republic of Armenia on November 20, 2023.

The Ethics Committee of the judiciary has confirmed the violation of the Code of Ethics and a judge’s misconduct on November 23, 2023. This further supports the claims against the judge of the military court in Syunik. As a result, the decision has been made by the Chief Justice on November 24, 2023, to issue a “strong reprimand” to the person in a high-ranking position who undermined the authority of the judge in the military court of Syunik province.

This news from Armenia highlights the ongoing investigation and disciplinary action being taken against the Chief Justice of the Republic. It shows the commitment of the judiciary to uphold ethical standards and ensure the proper functioning of the highest court. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for the future of the judiciary in Armenia.