LT. COL. VIJAYNATH JHA vs UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's decision that the appellant's Original Application (O.A. No. 104 of 2011) was not maintainable, as the issues raised pertained to the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), which operates independently of the Army Act and Rules. The Court emphasized that the Armed Forces Tribunal lacks jurisdiction over DGQA matters, affirming the Tribunal's order dated 23.08.2012 that returned the application to the appellant with liberty to approach the appropriate authority. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the Tribunal's ruling.