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Strengthening Sovereignty Through Constitutional Mechanisms By: Col Amit Kumar ( Veteran ) Advocate EXECUTIVE SUMMARY India stands as the world’s largest democracy. Its constitutional framework has ensured stability, peaceful transfer of power, and institutional continuity since 1950. However, public discourse increasingly reflects concern over: Political non-performance Criminalisation of elected office VIP culture and administrative arrogance Corporate capture of media narr

A Legal, Disciplinary, and Constitutional Perspective ByCol Amit Kumar (Veteran)Judge Advocate General’s Department Introduction The Armed Forces are not merely an employer; they are an institution founded on discipline, trust, cohesion, and moral authority . Conduct of soldiers both on and off duty has always been judged against a higher benchmark than that applicable to civilians. In recent years, the decriminalisation of adultery by the Hon’ble Supreme Court has triggered

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