Armed Forces Tribunal is a
military tribunal
Military justice (or military law) is the body of laws and procedures governing members of the armed forces. Many nation-states have separate and distinct bodies of law that govern the conduct of members of their armed forces. Some states us ...
in
India
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, established under the
Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007.
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 other benches across the country.
Former Chairpersons
See also
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Judge Advocate General (India)
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Judge Advocate General's Department (India)
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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