Archive · 28 Jul 2026

Armed Forces Tribunal Faces Severe Staff Shortages

Armed Forces Tribunal Faces Severe Staff Shortages

The Armed Forces Tribunal, which helps soldiers and veterans with legal issues, is having a tough time because it doesn't have enough people working there.

There are 205 fewer staff members than needed, and 12 important jobs for judges are empty.

Some places, like Srinagar, Jabalpur, and Guwahati, don't have any judges at all.

This means it's harder for soldiers and their families to get the help they need quickly.

The government says the number of pending cases is not as high as some people think, but experts are worried that not having enough staff will make things worse.

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