About Wg Cdr Ajit Kakkar (Retd.)
Former Court-Martial Judge & Joint Judge Advocate General (Air) | Now Defending Those Who Serve
Wg Cdr Ajit Kakkar (Retd.) has seen military justice from the inside. Across 26 years in the Indian Air Force he sat as a Judge in Courts-Martial, prosecuted as Joint Judge Advocate General (Air), and advised commands as Deputy Command Judge Advocate. Today he stands on the other side of the room, defending the soldiers, sailors, airmen and veterans he once judged.
That dual perspective, the former military judge who now defends, is the foundation of his practice at Ajit Kakkar and Associates. Enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi in 2012, he appears before the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court, the Central Administrative Tribunal, and Armed Forces Tribunals across the country, for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and paramilitary (CAPF) forces alike.
26 Years of Distinguished IAF Service
Commissioned into the Indian Air Force
- Commissioned as an officer in the Judge Advocate General (legal) branch
- Trained and served in military law and service law
Judge Advocate & Judge in Courts-Martial
- Conducted Courts-Martial as a Judge and as Judge Advocate
- Prosecuted and advised on military discipline cases
- Served across multiple Air Force stations and commands
Deputy Command Judge Advocate
- Legal advisor to senior Air Force commands
- Advised on disciplinary, administrative and policy-level legal matters
Joint Judge Advocate General (Air)
- Rose to one of the senior-most legal appointments in the IAF
- Oversaw the administration of military justice in the Air Force
- Mentored junior legal officers
Retirement & Legal Practice
- Retired after 26 years of service and enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi
- Founded Ajit Kakkar and Associates to serve veterans and serving personnel
- Began regular practice before the Armed Forces Tribunals, CAT, High Court and Supreme Court
Professional Qualifications & Memberships
Qualifications
- LL.B.: Law Degree
- LL.M.: Master of Laws (specialization in Military Law)
- PGDLL :Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Laws
Bar Memberships
- Bar Council of Delhi : Enrolled Advocate
- Bar Association of Delhi : Member
- Supreme Court Bar Association : Member
- Delhi High Court : Practicing Advocate
- Armed Forces Tribunal : Regular Practitioner (all benches)
- Central Administrative Tribunal : Regular Practitioner (all benches)
Positions & Recognition
- Vice President : AFT Bar Association, Principal Bench, New Delhi (former Hony. Secretary)
- General Secretary, Legal Wing : Veterans India
- Legal Advisor : Various Ex-Servicemen Associations
- Languages : English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Areas of Practice
Armed Forces Tribunal Practice
- Original Applications
- Transfer Applications
- Appeals before Principal Bench
- Supreme Court appeals
Court Martial Defense
- General Court Martial (GCM)
- District Court Martial (DCM)
- Summary Court Martial (SCM)
- Pre-trial consultation
Pension Matters
- Disability pension claims
- Service pension disputes
- OROP arrears
- Family pension cases
Service Matters
- Promotion & supersession
- ACR disputes
- Termination/discharge appeals
- Reinstatement cases
Paramilitary Forces
- BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP cases
- Force court matters
- Pension disputes
Central Government
- CAT matters
- CCS CCA Rules cases
- Service disputes
What Sets Us Apart
Insider Knowledge
Having served as Joint JAG (Air), Wg Cdr Kakkar understands the military justice system from the inside. He knows how cases are built, what prosecution looks for, and where weaknesses lie.
Military Background
As a retired Wing Commander, he knows military circles from the inside. Having served 26 years in uniform, he understands the culture, hierarchy and protocols of the armed forces.
Practice
Regular practice in AFT, court-martial and pension matters before benches across India.
Comprehensive Understanding
He has experience with all three services—Army, Navy, and Air Force—as well as paramilitary forces, giving him a comprehensive understanding of military law across all branches.
Client-First Approach
Having worn the uniform himself, Wg Cdr Kakkar treats every client with the respect and dignity they deserve. He understands the stress of legal proceedings and provides compassionate yet effective representation.
Vision, Mission & Values
Our Vision
To be India’s most trusted legal partner for Armed Forces personnel, veterans, paramilitary (CAPF) forces and civilian Government employees — ensuring every serviceman, woman and Government servant receives the justice they deserve.
Our Mission
- Provide military legal services with high standards of professionalism
- Make quality legal representation accessible to all service personnel
- Uphold the rights and dignity of those who protect our nation
- Continuously update our knowledge to serve clients better
Our Values
- ✓ Integrity: Honest and ethical practice always
- ✓ Diligence: Careful preparation of every matter
- ✓ Respect: Treating every client with dignity
- ✓ Commitment: Standing by our clients through their legal journey
- ✓ Service: Giving back to the community that served the nation
Contact Details
Wg Cdr Ajit Kakkar (Retd.) practises military and service law after 26 years of IAF service. Contact details are below.