Armed Forces Tribunal

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

Armed Forces Tribunal
Agency overview
Formed8 August 2009 (2009-08-08)
JurisdictionGovernment of India
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Minister responsible
Agency executive
Parent departmentMinistry of Defence

In 1999, the Law Commission's 169th report stated that disciplinary and service matters required quick resolutions and proposed a special tribunal for the Indian army, navy and air force. The principal bench is located at Delhi in addition to ten[3] other benches across the country.[4]

  1. ^ "Armed Forces Tribunal Act and Rules – Army Navy Air-Force". Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Armed Forces Tribunal". Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  3. ^ aftdelhi.nic.in
  4. ^ Singh, Col Harjeet (8 July 2011). "Armed Forces Tribunals: An Appraisal (Issue Vol 26.2 Apr-Jun 2011)". Indian Defence Review. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.