The Delhi-based principal bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal initiated hearing of matters pertaining to regional benches through video conferencing.
Armed Forces Tribunal is a military tribunal in India.
It was established under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007.
It deals with the disciplinary and service matters required quick resolutions for the military forces.
The Tribunal normally follows the procedure as practiced in the High Courts of India.
Each Bench comprises of a Judicial Member and an Administrative Member.
The Judicial Members are retired High Court Judges.
The Administrative Members are retired Members of the Armed Forces who have held rank of Major General/ equivalent or above for a period of three years or more.
