Army Rule 180 and Article 22 of the Indian Constitution: A Comparative Study Through the Lens of Natural Justice and Equity

Introduction to Army Rule 180 In a country as varied and actively democratic as India, natural justice and equity are the basic building blocks of all legal and procedural aspects. These principles ensure that fairness and accountability are maintained in all judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings. There are many articles and rules incorporating such principles, among...

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Special Plea to the Jurisdiction: A Critical Analysis of Army Rule 51 of the Army Rules, 1954

Introduction to Army Rule 51 The military justice system operates under a unique framework, balancing the dual imperatives of maintaining discipline within the armed forces and upholding the principles of justice. The Army Rules, 1954, framed under the Army Act, 1950, define a systematic procedural framework for the conduct of military trials. It guarantees that...

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Evolution of Military Law in India: From Ancient Times to Modern Reforms

INTRODUCTION  TO MILITARY LAW The corpus of legislation known as military law is dedicated to upholding order in the armed services. The raising, equipping, and managing of armed forces are all subject to state-mandated codes of rules and regulations that fall under the umbrella of military law. However, the word is often limited to the...

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