NAIB SUBEDAR NARESH CHAND vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by Naib Subedar Naresh Chand against the order of the Armed Forces Tribunal, which had granted him substantial relief regarding his seniority and financial benefits. The court emphasized that there is no automatic right of appeal to the Supreme Court from the AFT's decisions and that the appellant failed to seek necessary leave to appeal as required under Section 31 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007. The court upheld the AFT's decision, noting that the appellant had already received significant relief.