After a court-martial finding or sentence has been confirmed, Section 164(2) of the Army Act permits an aggrieved person to petition the Central Government, the Chief of the Army Staff or a prescribed superior officer, who may pass such order as it thinks fit.
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Read MoreSection 164(1) of the Army Act permits a person aggrieved by an order of a court martial to petition the officer or authority empowered to confirm the finding or sentence, allowing scrutiny of correctness, legality, propriety and procedural regularity before confirmation.
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