BALKRISHNA RAM vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether appeals against orders of a single judge of the High Court in matters related to armed forces personnel should be directed to the Armed Forces Tribunal or heard by the High Court. The court clarified the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces Tribunal as established under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007, emphasizing that the Tribunal has the authority to adjudicate service matters concerning armed forces personnel. The appeal was allowed, affirming the Tribunal's jurisdiction over such cases.