Armed Forces Tribunal is a
military tribunal
Military justice (also military law) is the legal system (bodies of law and procedure) that governs the conduct of the active-duty personnel of the armed forces of a country. In some nation-states, civil law and military law are distinct bodie ...
in
India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
. It was established under the
Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007
The Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 was passed by the Parliament and led to the formation of Armed Forces Tribunal in India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country ...
.
In 1999, the Law Commission's 169th report stated that disciplinary and service matters required quick resolutions and proposed a special tribunal for the military forces (viz. The Indian Army, The Indian Navy & The Indian Air Force)
The Principal Bench is located at Delhi. There are ten other benches across the country.
Former Chairpersons
See also
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Judge Advocate General (India)
The post of Judge Advocate General's Corps, Judge Advocate General in India, as a head of Judge Advocate General's Department (India), Judge Advocate General's Department, is held by a major general who is the legal and judicial chief of the Arm ...
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Judge Advocate General's Department (India)
The Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Department is the legal branch of the Indian Army. It deals with military related disciplinary cases and litigation and assists in providing legal assistance to the army in human rights matters and the rule of law ...
References
Military justice
Military of India
Military units and formations established in 2007
2007 establishments in Delhi
Indian Tribunals
Courts and tribunals established in 2007
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