Military and Service Law Weekly
This week in military and service law: Kerala HC on investigating officer as Navy court martial prosecutor, AFT quashes censure after 16-year delay, Madras HC on maternity leave and promotion, and more.
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Administrative Action After Court Martial Acquittal: Is the System Fair?
Can the Army punish you administratively after a court martial acquittal or a time-barred offence? Army Rule 14, Section 122 limitation and key Supreme Court judgments explained.
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Court Martial Finding & Sentence: What the Court Considers-and When Courts Interfere
What a court martial considers before its finding and sentence under the Army Act 1950 and Army Rules 1954, with judgments where findings and sentences were quashed by the AFT, High Courts and Supreme Court.
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Kerala High Court: Investigating Officer Can Act as Prosecutor in Navy Court Martial
Kerala High Court in Union of India v. Santosh Karwade (23 Sept 2026) upholds Regulation 178(3) of Navy Regulations and allows an investigating officer to prosecute the same court martial.
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Pro Rata Pension
Pro Rata Pension in the Armed Forces: Legal Framework, Eligibility and Judicial Interpretation 13 Oct 2026 · @Ajit Kakkar 1. Introduction: A Safeguard Against…
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“Service Exigencies”
Introduction: The Two Words Every Soldier Hears Every member of the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)…
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EPF Wage Ceiling Raised
The EPF wage ceiling has increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 from 17 September 2026 Know how the new EPF limit affects salary,…
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Court-Martial Defence | Case Results & Judgments | Disciplinary proceedings | Paramilitary Legal Support
weekly brief on Service Law Judgments
Five recent decisions from the Kerala, Madras, MP and J&K High Courts and the AFT on who may act, when, and in which forum, explained for Armed Forces, CAPF and Government employees.
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Military & Service Law Weekly Brief
Important Judgments and Legal Developments | 12 October 2026 Military & Service Law Weekly Brief Important Judgments and Legal Developments | 12…
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AFT Quashes Censure After 16-Year Delay, Orders Promotion Review for Lt Col
The Armed Forces Tribunal set aside a censure on a Lt Col after a 16-year, two-COI process, holding unexplained delay vitiated the action and directing promotion review with his batch.