Naib Subedar Naresh Chand vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court held that an appeal against the Armed Forces Tribunal's decision requires prior leave under Section 31 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007. The Court found that the Appellant had not sought such leave and thus could not maintain the appeal. The AFT had granted partial relief regarding seniority and promotion, but the Supreme Court emphasized the need for the AFT to provide reasons for any denial of relief. The appeal was disposed of, allowing the Appellant sixty days to seek appropriate remedy from the AFT.