Armed Forces Tribunal

Armed Forces Tribunal is a military tribunal in India. It was established under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007.^[1][2]

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^[3] other benches across the country.^[4]

Former Chairpersons

See also

• Judge Advocate General (India)
• Judge Advocate General's Department (India)

References

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5. "Former Chairpersons and Members". aftdelhi.nic.in. Archived from the original on 1 January 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
6. "Bio Data: Justice Prakash Tatia" (PDF). www.rshrc.rajasthan.gov.in. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 April 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
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8. Bench, Bar & (1 November 2023). "Justice Rajendra Menon re-appointed as Chairman of Armed Forces Tribunal". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 2 November 2023.