Military Justice · Army Act · Court-Martial Punishment · AFT Appeal Court Martial in India: Meaning, Types, Procedure, Punishment & AFT Appeal 2026 A practical guide to what a court martial can punish, the sentencing limits of GCM, DCM, SGCM and SCM, the Army Act procedure, defence rights, Section 164 remedies and appeal before the...
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Abstract Disability Pension Disability pension in India has evolved from being a colonial-era discretionary grant to a constitutional entitlement grounded in human dignity and the rule of law. Initially governed by British military manuals and post-independence regulations that prioritized administrative convenience, the legal framework underwent a transformational shift beginning in the 1990s. Today, disability pension...
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Introduction Delhi High Court Champions Equality: HIV Status Not a Barrier to Promotion in Armed Forces In a landmark judgment delivered on 28 March 2025, the Delhi High Court decisively upheld the rights of HIV-positive personnel in India’s paramilitary forces, ruling that denial of promotions or termination solely on the ground of HIV status is...
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Introduction Section 497 The Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench clarified that its 2018 judgment decriminalizing adultery under Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code does not affect court martial proceedings against armed forces personnel for adulterous conduct. The Bench stated that the Joseph Shine vs. Union of India judgment of 2018 did not address the provisions...
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सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने केंद्र को 1971 के भारत-पाक युद्ध के दिग्गज को दिव्यांग पेंशन बकाया पर ब्याज देने का निर्देश दिया परिचय भारत के सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने एक ऐतिहासिक निर्णय में केंद्र सरकार को निर्देश दिया है कि वह 1971 के भारत-पाक युद्ध के एक वीर सैनिक को दिव्यांग पेंशन बकाया पर ब्याज का भुगतान...
Read MoreSupreme Court Directs Centre to Pay Interest on Disability Pension Arrears to 1971 Indo-Pak War Veteran Introduction The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark decision, directing the Union Government to pay interest on arrears of disability pension to a decorated veteran of the 1971 Indo-Pak War. This decision serves as a testament to...
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Background of the Case The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) in Jammu recently ruled in favor of an army personnel’s application for disability pension after he was injured on his way to the railway station to book tickets for returning to his post. The tribunal emphasized that such an incident, as part of his travel back...
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Introduction In a significant ruling that could impact countless military personnel, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has provided a clearer framework for the eligibility of disability pensions for armed forces members. Disability pension , which serve as a form of financial support for those who suffer injuries or deteriorating health due to military service,...
Read MoreDisabled Dependent Son Entitled to Pension Despite Past Employment: Armed Forces Tribunal RulingA Landmark DecisionIn a significant ruling, the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has upheld the right of a disabled dependent son to receive a pension even if he had previously been employed. This decision has far-reaching implications for the families of deceased armed forces...
Read MoreIntroduction Guide to Medical Officers 2023 In recent developments, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revised its rules for casualty pensions and disability compensations awarded to the armed forces personnel of India. The newly issued “Guide to Medical Officers 2023” outlines the updated norms for medical boards that determine the percentage of disability and its...
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