Commodore P. K. Banerjee vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court, while granting leave to appeal under Section 32 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007, examined the legality of the Armed Forces Tribunal's dismissal of Commodore P.K. Banerjee's application regarding adverse remarks in his Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs). The Court emphasized the necessity of communication of adverse remarks as per Navy Rules, establishing that failure to do so can significantly impact an officer's career progression. The Court held that the AFT's decision was flawed due to the non-communication of critical remarks, thereby affecting the appellant's promotion to Rear Admiral.