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.
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.
Being terminated from armed forces service can devastate your career, pension prospects, and family’s security. If you believe your termination was unjust,…
If you’re an armed forces personnel with a service grievance, the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) is your specialized forum for seeking justice….