Army Rules 39–44 govern eligibility, disqualification, rank composition, legal constitution and challenges to court-martial members. This guide explains Section 130 challenges, bias, personal interest, Court of Inquiry and Summary of Evidence disqualification, waiting members and Supreme Court law.
Read MoreArmy Rule 34 explained: 96-hour warning before court-martial, 24-hour active-service exception, final charge-sheet, defence witnesses, Rule 36 military exigency declaration and consequences of breach.
Read MoreArmy Rule 25 was omitted in 1993. This guide explains the present procedure for hearing charges against Army officers under Rules 22–24, summary of evidence, Rule 26 summary disposal, court-martial consequences and the continuing relevance of older Supreme Court cases.
Read MoreArmy non-empanelment guide covering ACR/CR errors, statutory complaints, Selection Board review, AFT jurisdiction, limitation, evidence and relief.
Read MoreA practical legal guide to Army Act Section 164 petitions, confirmation and revision of court-martial proceedings, promulgation, copies under Army Rule 147, and appeal before the Armed Forces Tribunal.
Read MoreArmy Act Section 69 explained after BNS, BNSS and BSA: civil offences, Section 70 exclusions, forum choice, charge drafting, evidence, limitation and AFT appeal.
Read MoreSummary General Court-Martial explained: convening power, composition, Rules 151–165, defence and counsel, evidence record, confirmation, Section 164 petition and AFT appeal.
Read MoreCourt martial legal representation explained: defending officer, friend of the accused, counsel, SCM legal adviser, preparation rights, denial, prejudice and AFT remedy.
Read MoreA detailed guide to discharge from the Indian Army for red ink entries under Rule 13(3)(III)(v): when discharge is lawful, mandatory safeguards, AFT limitation, interim relief, pension consequences and Supreme Court rulings.
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Army Rule 24 deals with the remand of accused after the Summary of Evidence is recorded under Army Rule 23. The Summary of Evidence must be considered by the Commanding Officer, who then has three broad options: remand the accused for trial by court martial, refer the case to the proper superior military authority, or,...
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