Delhi High Court Highlights Unimplemented Armed Forces Tribunal Orders and Enforcement Challenges

The Delhi High Court criticized the Centre for failing to implement 5,612 orders issued by the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), highlighting concerns over unresolved legal matters affecting military personnel. The court emphasized that while the executive can challenge AFT decisions legally, ignoring them without action is unacceptable. It also noted limitations in the AFT's contempt powers under Section 19 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007, which restrict enforcement of final orders, raising questions about the tribunal's effectiveness in ensuring timely relief for armed forces members.