Delhi-focused guide to court-martial defence, pre-trial procedure, Army, Navy and Air Force disciplinary proceedings, trial records, post-trial petitions and AFT appeals.
Read MoreA practical guide to Army Rule 23 and the Summary of Evidence procedure, including cross-examination, the accused’s statement, defence witnesses, interpreters, written statements and court-martial remedies.
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Army Rule 51 allows an accused, before pleading to the charge, to offer a special plea to the general jurisdiction of the Court-Martial. If the Court considers that the plea shows lack of jurisdiction, it must receive evidence in support of the plea, evidence from the prosecution in disproof or qualification, and hear addresses from...
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Army Rule 37 deals with the convening of General and District Courts-Martial. Before convening a General or District Court-Martial, the competent officer must first satisfy himself that the charges are offences within the meaning of the Army Act and that the evidence justifies a trial on those charges. If he is not so satisfied, he...
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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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