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Across the Bench' is the first book of its kind that delves into the depths of Military Judicial System. It is a concise-precise record of landmark judgements and rulings of the Hon'ble Supreme Court and the AFT on a vast array of subjects covering promotion, pensions, courts-martial, awards, privileges, family discords and a lot more. Diligently arranged, this book enlightens on the whole gamut of problems faced by military personnel, veterans and their families. It is an excellent guide-cum-reference book for all military Headquarters/Establishments, Units, MoD departments, offices, libraries, litigants, lawyers and judges.

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Tribunals and courts. 3. Enrolment-relevant cases/rulings. 4. Invalid pension-cases and rulings. 5. Pension – grant of physical casualty/battle casualty pensions. 6. Disability pension. 7. Disability pension on premature retirement/discharge on compassionate grounds. 8. Disability pension for injury during casual/annual leave. 9. Disability pension – not to be taken for granted. 10. Broad banding/rounding off disability pension. 11. “Four Red Ink Entries” – removal of ‘Undesirable/inefficient’ JCOs/OR. 12. Declaring a soldier “Deserter” – despite communication from family. 13. Summary court martial not to be routine recourse. 14. Charge sheet – wrong mention of AA sections. 15. Attachment to “Other Unit’ for disciplinary proceedings. 16. Hearing of charge under AR22 – related issues. 17. Court martial – mandatory provisions of AR 34. 18. AR 115 – General plea of “Guilty” or “Not Guilty” – Pertinent issues. 19. AR 118 – Procedure after pleas of “Not Guilty” – Pertinent issues. 20. Registration of FIR for trial of ‘Civil Offences’ by Court Martial. 21. Procedural irregularities – ground for interference by court. 22. Withdrawal of application for premature retirement/resignation. 23. Plural marriage: maintenance allowance and other issues. 24. Second legally wedded wife and children – pension issues. 25. Interference by courts in promotion/career cases – legal position. 26. Delay and laches. 27. Condonation of delay. 28. Need for reasoned and speaking order to dispose of complaints. 29. Policy formulation. 30. Conclusion. Appendices.