Reproof Is Not a Punishment: AFT Sets Aside Review Promotion Board and Orders Promotion
Case: Gp Capt Prashant Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Ors., O.A. No. 3484 of 2024 Forum: Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal…
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Termination, Removal, Dismissal, Discharge, Superannuation & Retirement in the Armed Forces: Know the Difference
Termination, removal, dismissal, discharge, superannuation and retirement are six legally distinct ways military service can end — and the label on your exit order decides your pension, gratuity, reputation and future employment. Each mode explained in simple language, with the governing provisions and leading judgments.
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Court Orders Are Not Optional: Delhi High Court Crushes IAF’s Bid to Dodge AFT Premature Discharge Order
Delhi High Court dismisses Union of India’s writ against AFT order granting premature discharge to IAF airman Cpl Hardeep Singh Khalsa – a strong precedent on enforcing Tribunal orders and administrative accountability.
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Restoring Credibility to the Armed Forces Tribunal: Why AFT Reforms Cannot Wait
CJI Surya Kant has called restoring tribunal credibility the judiciary’s greatest challenge. Wg Cdr Ajit Kakkar (Retd.) examines why the Armed Forces Tribunal needs immediate attention — judicial vacancies, unimplemented orders, delayed pleadings, staff shortages — and sets out an eight-point reform agenda.
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When Service Headquarters Takes Judicial Orders Lightly: The Armed Forces Tribunal Draws the Line
The AFT’s order dated 03.07.2026 in Cpl Hardeep Singh Khalsa v. Union of India summons an Air HQ officer with the original record over non-compliance of its discharge order. What this means for veterans and serving personnel whose orders remain unimplemented.
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Wrongful Termination in Armed Forces: How to Fight Back
Being terminated from armed forces service can devastate your career, pension prospects, and family’s security. If you believe your termination was unjust,…
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How to File a Case in Armed Forces Tribunal: Complete 2025 Guide
If you’re an armed forces personnel with a service grievance, the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) is your specialized forum for seeking justice….
