Armed Forces Tribunal

Judgment & Order dated 18 Aug 2026 on 18 August 2026

**ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,

REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI**

**1. OA-16/2025**

**Ex Sepoy Lianchungnung Vaiphei** ..... **Applicant**

By legal practitioners for Applicant

Dr Gaurabjyoti Sharma

Krishangee Bhattacharyya

**-Versus-**

**UOI & Ors** ..... **Respondents**

By legal practitioner for Respondents

PJ Barman, CGSC

**CORAM :**

**HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J)

HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)**

ORDER

**18.08.2026**

Heard learned counsel for both the parties.

- 2. Hearing concluded.

- 3. Judgment reserved.

(Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A)

(Justice U. C. Sharma) Member (J)

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2. OA(A)-17/2025 LAC Golap Hussain ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Sujit Ch Das Pankaj Buragohain Haradhan Das -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents PK Garodia, CGSC

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Heard learned counsel for both the parties. 2. Learned counsel for the respondents is seeking and last opportunity is given to file reply within 8 weeks otherwise fine of Rs. 10,000/- would be payable to the applicant. 3. List the matter when the Bench reassembles next. (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A) (Justice U. C. Sharma) Member (J) kk </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

**ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI**

**3** OA-18/2025

**Ex-Sep Linus Mung Vanglian** ..... **Applicant**

By legal practitioners for Applicant A R Tahbilda

**-Versus-**

**UOI & Ors** ..... **Respondents**

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PJ Barman, CGSC

CORAM :

**HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J)** **HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)**

ORDER

**18.08.2026**

Heard learned counsel for both the parties.

- 2. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that this case is based on the case of Lt AK Thapa Vs UOI to some extent pending in the Hon'ble Apex Court.

- 3. Hence it will be better to wait for the decision of the Hon'ble Apex Court in the case of Lt AK Thapa Vs UOI in SLP No. 24309/2025.

- 4. List the matter when the Bench reassembles next.

(Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A)

(Justice U. C. Sharma) Member (J)

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4. OA-20/2025 Ex Nb Sub Haubiak Lian ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant AR Tahbildar -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents PJ Barman, CGSC

Heard learned counsel for both the parties. 2. Hearing concluded. 3. Judgment reserved. (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A ) (Justice U. C. Sharma) Member (J) Kk </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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5. OA-01/2026 Smt Pratima Kakati ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Dr Gaurabjyoti Sharma Krishangee Bhattacharyya Rohit Ghosh -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Dipanjali Bora,CGSC

Heard learned counsel for both the parties. 2. Learned counsel for the respondents has prayed and awarded 8 weeks time to file counter affidavit. 3. List when the Bench reassembles next. (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A) (Justice U. C. Sharma) Member (J) kk </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI 6. OA-29/2023 With MA-44/2023 & MA-14/2025 Khupkhomang Singsit ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Serto T Kom Mathuk Thumra Paulianmung -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents PJ Barman, CGSC

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Heard learned counsel for both the parties. 2. Hearing concluded. 3. Judgment reserved. (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A ) (Justice U. C. Sharma) Member (J) kk </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="104 84 212 141">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="212 84 917 141">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-bbox="104 141 212 896"></td><td data-bbox="212 141 917 896">ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI7. OA-26/2024Ex Hav Paokholal ..... ApplicantBy legal practitioners for Applicant A R Tahbildar-Versus-UOI & Ors ..... RespondentsBy legal practitioner for Respondents Pranjal Sharma, CGSCCORAM :HON`BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON`BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.08.2026Heard learned counsel for both the parties.2. Hearing concluded.3. Judgment reserved.(Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A )(Justice U. C. Sharma) Member (J)kk</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="52 68 161 131">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="161 68 891 131">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI8. OA-35/2019Lnk (OPR) Ram Pratap Biswakarma ..... ApplicantBy legal practitioners for Applicant Manas Sarania Md S U Ahmed-Versus-UOI & Ors ..... RespondentsBy legal practitioner for Respondents P Sharma, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.08.2026Case is called out several times, none responds for the applicant.2. Last opportunity is given to the applicant.3. List when the Bench reassembles next.(Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A)(Justice U. C. Sharma) Member (J)kk</td></tr></tbody></table>

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td style="text-align: center;"> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI 9. OA-25/2023 Shahanas Begum ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Main Uddin Ahmed -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents PK Garodia, CGSC

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

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Case is called out for several times, none responds for the applicant. Counsel for the respondents is present. 2. Last opportunity is given to the applicant. 3. List when the Bench reassembles next. (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A ) (Justice U. C. Sharma) Member (J) kk </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI </td> </tr> <tr> <td>10.</td> <td style="text-align: center;">OA(A)-32/2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sgt Mridul Kanti Sinha</td> <td style="text-align: right;">..... Applicant</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td style="text-align: right;">By legal practitioners for Applicant PK Roy Choudhury NG Kundu R Saha M Baishya</td> </tr> <tr> <td>-Versus-</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>UOI & Ors</td> <td style="text-align: right;">..... Respondents</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td style="text-align: right;">By legal practitioner for Respondents PK Garodia, CGSC</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">CORAM :</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"> HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A) </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="text-align: center;">ORDER</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">18.08.2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="text-align: center;">Heard learned counsel for both the parties.</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">2. Today learned counsel for the applicant presented the rejoinder on affidavit and same may be filed in the Registry during the course of the day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">3. List for argument when the Bench reassembles next.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>(Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A )</td> <td style="text-align: right;">(Justice U. C. Sharma) Member (J)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="text-align: center;">kk</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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11. OA-27/2023 Smtg Bishnu Kala Thapa ..... Applicant By legal practitioner for Applicant S Pandey S.Thapa N.Kharsentary P.Chettri -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Dipanjali Bora, CGSC

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Heard Mr.P.Chettri, learned Counsel for the applicant and Mrs.Dipanjali Bora, learned CGSC appearing for the respondents. Hearing concluded. Judgment reserved. (Lt Gen C. P.Mohanty) (Justice U.C.Sharma) Member (A) Member (J) Gm </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI 12. OA-22/2024 With MA-21/2024 Ex Rect (Sep) Bungdon Anand ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant A.R.Tahbildar -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents P.K.Garodia, CGSC

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Heard Mr. A.R.Tahbildar, learned Counsel for the applicant and Mr.P.K.Garodia, learned CGSC appearing for the respondents. During the course of argument, learned Counsel for the parties are of the opinion that this case should be decided after the verdict in the case of Lt.A.K.Thapa Vs.Uol case (SLP No.24309/2025), pending before the Hon'ble Apex Court. Awaiting decision of Hon'ble Apex Court, the matter is adjourned. List the case as and when this Bench reassembles next. (Lt Gen C. P.Mohanty) Member (A) (Justice U.C.Sharma) Member (J) Gm </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="85 51 195 101">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="195 51 913 101">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI13. OA-24/2024Ex NK (TS) Athisii Mao ..... Applicant By legal practitioner for Applicant AR Tahbilar-Versus-UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Pranjal Sharma, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.08.2026Heard Mr.A.R.Tahbilar, learned Counsel for the applicant and Mr.Pranjal Sharma, learned CGSC for the respondents.Hearing concluded.Judgment reserved.(Lt Gen C. P.Mohanty) (Justice U.C.Sharma) Member (A) Member (J)Gm</td></tr></tbody></table>

ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI

14. OA-27/2024

Ex Rect (Sep) A Daikho

..... Applicant By legal practitioner for Applicant AR Tahbildar

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

..... Respondents

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Pranjal Sharma, CGSC

CORAM :

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

18.08.2026

Heard Mr. A.R.Tahbildar, learned Counsel for the applicant and Mr.Pranjal Sharma, learned CGSC appearing for the respondents.

During the course of argument, learned Counsel for the parties are of the opinion that this case should be decided after the verdict in the case of **Lt. A.K.Thapa Vs .Union of India (SLP No.24309/2025)** pending before the Hon'ble Apex Court.

Awaiting decision of Hon'ble Apex Court, this matter is adjourned.

List the case as and when this Bench reassembles next.

(Lt Gen C. P.Mohanty) Member (A)

(Justice U.C.Sharma) Member (J)

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="103 61 208 108">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="208 61 878 108">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI15. OA-19/2024Subedar Shajith NK ..... Applicant By legal practitioner for Applicant KP Maheshwari Divyansh Rathi Himangshu Sonowal-Versus-UOI & Ors ... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents PJ Barman, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.08.2026Heard Mr.Divyansh Rathi, learned Counsel for the applicant and Mr.P.J.Barman, learned CGSC for the respondents.Hearing concluded.Judgment reserved.(Lt Gen C. P.Mohanty) Member (A)(Justice U.C.Sharma) Member (J)Gm</td></tr></tbody></table>

ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI

16. OA-43/2018

Smt Zaithanmawii

..... Applicant

By legal practitioner for Applicant Paraswajyoti Das Nair Sayed Rizwan Ahmed Nasar Siwangi Goyal

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

... Respondents

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PJ Barman, CGSC

CORAM :

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

18.08.2026

Heard Mr.S.R.Ahmed Nasar, learned Counsel for the applicant and Mr.P.J.Barman, learned CGSC appearing for the respondents.

Learned CGSC raised an objection that there is no evidence on record to establish that the applicant is the sole legal heir of the deceased individual.

For this, leaned Counsel for the applicant is given time to produce document in this regard.

List the case as and when this Bench reassembles next.

(Lt Gen C. P.Mohanty) Member (A)

(Justice U.C.Sharma) Member (J)

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="91 57 201 108">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="201 57 918 108">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-bbox="91 108 201 878"></td><td data-bbox="201 108 918 878">ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI17. OA-11/2020Hav/Opr Rishi Kesh Kumar ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Vipin Kumar Sachitra Bora P Borah-Versus-UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents PJ Barman, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.08.2026Heard Mr.Vipin Kumar, learned Counsel for the applicant and Mr.P.J.Barman, learned CGSC for the respondents.Hearing concluded.Judgment reserved.(Lt Gen C. P.Mohanty) Member (A)(Justice U.C.Sharma) Member (J)Gm</td></tr></tbody></table>

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18. OA(A)-35/2017 Wing Cdr J. J. Jacob ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Raghavendra Jha Manisha Jha Tapan Deori B. Talukdar -Versus- UOI & Ors ... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents P Sharma, CGSC CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

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Heard Mr.Tapan Deori, learned Counsel for the applicant and Mr.P.Sharma, learned CGSC appearing for the respondents. According to learned Counsel for the applicant the respondents No.4 and 5 are not necessary parties. However, he is in hesitation and so he wants to seek instruction from the applicant. In this regard, one opportunity is provided to the learned Counsel for the applicant. If according to the applicant, the respondents No.4 and 5 are not necessary parties, in that case he shall move an application to delete their names from the array of parties. If according to the applicant, they are necessary parties, he may serve notice to them through Registered post and electronic mode as well. This process shall be completed by 22.10.2026. List the matter thereafter as and when this Bench reassembles next. (Lt Gen C. P.Mohanty) Member (A) Gm (Justice U.C.Sharma) Member (J) </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="84 41 198 91">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="198 41 911 91">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-bbox="84 91 198 812"></td><td data-bbox="198 91 911 812">ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI19. OA-9/2023Ex-Sep Leivon Kom ..... Applicant By legal practitioner for Applicant AR TahbildarUOI & Ors ... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Dipanjali Bora, CGSC Subrata Dutta & Associate (appearing for Resp.No.6)CORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.08.2026Due to paucity time, this matter could be heard today.List the matter tomorrow, i.e, 19.08.2026 in supplementary cause list.<div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-around;"><div style="text-align: center;"> (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> (Justice U.C. Sharma) Member (J)</div></div>Gm</td></tr></tbody></table>

**ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI**

20. OA-23/2023

**Shri Sushanta Chakma**

..... **Applicant**

By legal practitioners for Applicant John Khiangte Baplu Chakma

**-Versus-**

**UOI & Ors ..... Respondents**

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Dipanjali Bora, CGSC

CORAM :

**HONBLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HONBLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)**

ORDER

**18.08.2026**

Heard Mr Baplu Chakma, learned counsel for the applicant and Mrs Dipanjali Bora, CGSC for the respondents.

2. Learned counsel for the applicant is requesting for time on the ground that he has left the correct file, so he is unable to argue the case.

3. Learned counsel for the respondents informed that the reply has been filed on behalf of respondents No 1-5 and it may be considered for all the respondents. The reply is taken on record for all the respondents.

1. 4. Rejoinder has also been filed.

2. 5. Pleadings are complete.

3. 6. List the matter for argument as and when the Bench reassembles next.

(Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A )

(Justice U. C. Sharma) Member (J)

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="100 35 215 95">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="215 35 930 95">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI21. OA-19/2025Ex Sigmn Ram Krishna Das ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Rupam Jyoti Sarma Manikangkana GoswamiUOI & Ors ... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Dipanjali Bora, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.08.2026Due to paucity time, this matter could be heard today.List the matter tomorrow, i.e, 19.08.2026 in supplementary cause list.<div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between;"><div style="text-align: center;"> (Lt Gen C. R. Mohanty) Member (A)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> (Justice U.C. Sharma) Member (J)</div></div>Gm</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="100 55 208 105">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="210 55 922 105">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI22. OA-35/2024Smt.Maramla Ao ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Supongwati Walling R Atsula KipsUOI & Ors .... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents PJ Barman, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.08.2026Due to paucity time, this matter could be heard today.List the matter tomorrow, i.e, 19.08.2026 in supplementary cause list.<div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-around;"><div style="text-align: center;"> (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> (Justice U.C. Sharma) Member (J)</div></div>Gm</td></tr></tbody></table>

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<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="98 55 208 108">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="208 55 921 108">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-bbox="98 108 208 765"></td><td data-bbox="208 108 921 765">ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI23. OA-37/2024Smti Imlinikenla ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Supongwati Walling R Atsula KipsUOI & Ors ... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Dipanjali Bora, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.08.2026Due to paucity time, this matter could be heard today.List the matter tomorrow, i.e, 19.08.2026 in supplementary cause list.<div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between;"><div style="text-align: center;"> (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> (Justice U.C. Sharma) Member (J)</div></div>Gm</td></tr></tbody></table>

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24. OA-15/2025 Ex Naik D Adani ..... Applicant By legal practitioner for Applicant A R Tahbilar UOI & Ors ... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Dipanjali Bora, CGSC

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Due to paucity time, this matter could be heard today. List the matter tomorrow, i.e, 19.08.2026 in supplementary cause list. <div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-around;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A) </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> (Justice U.C. Sharma) Member (J) </div> </div> Gm </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="85 55 195 110">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="195 55 905 110">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI25. OA-39/2024Ex Sep HB Hranglun Anal ..... Applicant By legal practitioner for Applicant A R TahbildarUOI & Ors ... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Dipanjali Bora, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.08.2026Heard Mr.A.R.Tahbildar, learned Counsel for the applicant and Mrs.Dipanjali Bora, learned CGSC appearing for the respondents.Learned Counsel for the parties are of the opinion that this case should be decided after the verdict in the case of Lt. A.K.Thapa Vs. Union of India (SLP No.24309/2025) pending before the Hon'ble Apex Court.Awaiting decision of Hon'ble Apex Court, this matter is adjourned.List the case as and when this Bench reassembles next.(Lt Gen C. P.Mohanty) Member (A)(Justice U.C.Sharma) Member (J)Gm</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="96 53 204 105">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="204 53 912 105">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-bbox="96 105 204 794"></td><td data-bbox="204 105 912 794">ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI26. OA-36/2024 With MA-32/2024Smti Sashikokla Konyak ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Supongwati Walling R Atsula KipsUOI & Ors ... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Dipanjali Bora, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.08.2026Due to paucity time, this matter could be heard today.List the matter tomorrow, i.e, 19.08.2026 in supplementary cause list.<div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-around;"><div style="text-align: center;">(Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A)</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Justice U.C. Sharma) Member (J)</div></div>Gm</td></tr></tbody></table>

ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI

27. OA-05/2024

Ex-Sep Purmananda Kumbang

..... Applicant

By legal practitioner for Applicant A R Tahbildar

UOI & Ors

... Respondents

PJ Barman, CGSC

CORAM :

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

18.08.2026

Due to paucity time, this matter could be heard today.

List the matter tomorrow, i.e, 19.08.2026 in supplementary cause list.

(Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A)

(Justice U.C. Sharma) Member (J)

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI 28. OA-16/2024 MA-14/2024 Ex Rect Khenzapao Mate Zou ..... Applicant By legal practitioner for Applicant A R Tahbildar UOI & Ors ... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents PK Garodia, CGSC

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Heard Mr. A.R.Tabildar, learned Counsel for the applicant and Mr.P.K.Garodia, learned CGSC appearing for the respondents. During the course of argument, learned Counsel for the parties are of the opinion that this case should be decided after the verdict in the case of Lt. A.K.Thapa Vs. Union of India (SLP No.24309/2025) pending before the Hon'ble Apex Court. Awaiting decision of Hon'ble Apex Court, this matter is adjourned. List the case as and when this Bench reassembles next. (Lt Gen C. P.Mohanty) Member (A) Gm (Justice U.C.Sharma) Member (J) </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="51 61 165 121">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="165 61 900 121">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-bbox="51 121 165 941"></td><td data-bbox="165 121 900 941">ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI29. TA-02/2023 (AOO OA-180/2023)Smt SR Kakim Anal ..... ApplicantBy legal practitioners for Applicant Dr. Pooja Agarwal-Versus-UOI & Ors ..... RespondentsBy legal practitioner for Respondents PK Garodia, CGSCCORAM :HONBLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA, MEMBER (J) HONBLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.08.2026None appears for the respondents. Capt Rhea Sanyal, OIC AFT Legal Cell represents the respondents.2. Learned counsel for the applicant Dr. Pooja Agarwal informed that on 18.03.2026, she had not appeared and in misconception wrong information had been given, probably by one of her Assistants.</td></tr></tbody></table>

1. 3. According to learned counsel for the applicant, the applicant is very much alive and she wants to rectify the error in the pleading by way of rejoinder.

2. 4. As the applicant is alive, no question of substitution arises and one last opportunity is provided to the applicant to file rejoinder affidavit after giving copy of the same to the learned counsel for the respondents.

3. 5. List the matter when the Bench reassembles next.

(Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A )

(Justice U. C. Sharma) Member (J)

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