The Armed Forces Tribunal upheld a severe displeasure censure against former Rashtriya Rifles commander Brigadier Padmasambhava Acharya over the 2023 custodial deaths of three civilians in Poonch. It said soldiers must follow military discipline and avoid excessive force
The Supreme Court of India sought Centre’s response on filling vacancies in the Armed Forces Tribunal. The plea warns most benches may become non-functional, urging time-bound appointments and interim continuance of existing members to ensure judicial functioning
The Indian Army has cleared Colonel Shrikant Purohit for promotion to Brigadier following directions from the Armed Forces Tribunal. The decision comes after his acquittal in the Malegaon blast case and years of legal and service-related proceedings
