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An Introspection into Transparency, Abuse of Process, and Erosion of Natural Justice** By Col Amit Kumar (Retd), Advocate The Armed Forces of India are institutions built on discipline, honour, and trust. Soldiers submit unquestioningly to authority, believing that the system they serve will, in turn, protect their dignity, rights, and reputation. However, an emerging and deeply troubling trend demands urgent introspection: the systemic denial of remedies to soldiers both vic

A Legal and Ethical Examination of Power, Privacy, and Institutional Trust in the Armed Forces. Introduction: Discipline Is Not Absolute Power Discipline is the backbone of any armed force. However, discipline derives its legitimacy not from fear or coercion, but from law, fairness, and moral authority. When disciplinary mechanisms are misused as tools of intimidation or personal retribution, discipline itself is undermined. Recent reports indicate an alarming trend in the mi

A Call to Conscience for India’s Democratic Institutions ByCol Amit Kumar (Veteran), Advocate “The strength of a nation lies not in the power of its weapons, but in the character of its institutions.” More than seventy-five years after attaining Independence, India stands tall as the world’s largest democracy. Our Constitution is admired globally for its depth, vision, and commitment to justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. Yet, beneath this constitutional grandeur lies