UNION OF INDIA vs BRIGADIER P.S.GILL

The Supreme Court clarified the interpretation of Sections 30 and 31 of the Act, establishing that an appeal under Section 30 is maintainable only in accordance with the provisions of Section 31, which requires leave from the Tribunal or the Court. The Court held that there is no absolute right of appeal against final orders of the Tribunal unless it pertains to contempt jurisdiction. The judgment emphasized the necessity of adhering to procedural requirements for appeals as outlined in the statute.