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Armed Forces Tribunal is a military tribunal in India, established under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007.[1][2]
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Formed | 8 August 2009 |
Jurisdiction | Government of India |
Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
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Parent department | Ministry 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]