U.O.I.& Ors vs G.S.Grewal

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces Tribunal under Section 31 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007, in a statutory appeal by the Union of India against a Tribunal order that partly allowed the respondent's Original Application. The Court held that the Tribunal had the jurisdiction to entertain the matter, emphasizing that the provisions of the AFT Act empower the Tribunal to adjudicate on service matters of armed forces personnel. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's decision regarding the respondent's temporary secondment and supersession issues.