Armed Forces Tribunal

Judgment & Order dated 19 Aug 2025 on 19 August 2025

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="71 27 198 90">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="198 27 912 90">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-bbox="71 90 198 960"></td><td data-bbox="198 90 912 960"><p style="text-align: center;"><b>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,<br/>REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">(By Hybrid Mode)</p><p>1. <u>OA-03 of 2025</u><br/> With MA-05/2025</p><p>Ex-Hav H Zarzokima</p><p style="text-align: right;">..... Applicant<br/>By legal practitioners for Applicant<br/>AR Tahbildar</p><p style="text-align: center;">-Versus-</p><p>UOI &amp; Ors</p><p style="text-align: right;">..... Respondents<br/>By legal practitioner for Respondents<br/>PK Garodia, CGSC</p><p><b>CORAM :</b><br/>HON' BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J)<br/>HON' BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><u>ORDER</u></b></p><p><u>19.08.2025</u></p><p>Heard Mr AR Tahbildar, learned counsel appearing for the applicant and Mr PK Garodia, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.</p><p>Issue notice both on OA and MA. Mr PK Garodia, learned counsel appearing for the respondents accepts notice. Let counter affidavit be filed within eight weeks. Rejoinder, if any, be filed within four weeks thereafter.</p><p>Matter be listed when the Bench reassembles next.</p><div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-around; margin-top: 20px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br/>[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY]<br/>MEMBER (A)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br/>[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY]<br/>MEMBER (J)</div></div><p>AC/KK</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

2.

OA-04 of 2025

Smt Eshia & 2 Others

S Pfokrelo

Puni Sani

Smt Mercy

Min NP Haibila

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

PK Garodia, CGSC

**CORAM :**

**ORDER**

19.08.2025

Issue notice. Mr PK Garodia, learned counsel appearing for the respondents accepts notice. Let counter affidavit be filed within eight weeks.

Rejoinder, if any, be filed within four weeks thereafter.

Matter be listed when the Bench reassembles next.

Sdf

[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY] MEMBER (A)

AC/KK

Sdf

[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY] MEMBER (J)

3. OA-05 of 2025

K Haiba @ K Haiba Jaochim

S Pfokrelo

Puni Sani

Smt Mercy

Min NP Haibila

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

PK Garodia, CGSC

CORAM :

ORDER

19.08.2025

Issue notice. Mr PK Garodia, learned counsel appearing for the respondents accepts notice. Let counter affidavit be filed within eight weeks. Rejoinder, if any, be filed within four weeks thereafter.

MEMBER (A)

AC/KK

[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY] MEMBER (J)

4. OA-06 of 2025 With MA-11/2025

Ex Sigmn Purna Kanta Kurmi

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

PJ Barman, CGSC

CORAM

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ORDER

19.08.2025

Heard Mr AR Tahbildar, learned counsel appearing for the applicant and Mr PJ Barman, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

Issue notice both on OA and MA. Mr PJ Barman, learned counsel appearing for the respondents accepts notice. Let counter affidavit be filed within eight weeks. Rejoinder, if any, be filed within four weeks thereafter.

Matter be listed when the Bench reassembles next.

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MEMBER (A)

AC/KK

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[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY] MEMBER (J)

5. OA-07 of 2025 With MA-12/2025

Smt Kanga Elizabeth

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

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Dipanjali Bora, CGSC

CORAM :

HON' BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J)

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

ORDER

19.08.2025

Heard Mr AR Tahbildar, learned counsel appearing for the applicant and Mrs Dipanjali Bora, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

Issue notice both OA and MA. Mrs Dipanjali Bora, learned counsel appearing for the respondents accepts notice. Let counter affidavit be filed within eight weeks. Rejoinder, if any, be filed within four weeks thereafter.

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[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY] MEMBER (A)

AC/KK

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[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY] MEMBER (J)

OA-08 of 2025

Smti Dhan Kumari BC

Amit Joshi

Punam Sunar

Srijana Sharma Gewali

Shwetha Paul

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

PK Garodia, CGSC

CORAM

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ORDER

19.08.2025

Heard Mr Amit Joshi, learned counsel appearing for the applicant and Mr PK Garodia, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

Issue notice. Mr PK Garodia, learned counsel appearing for the respondents accepts notice. Let counter affidavit be filed within eight weeks. Rejoinder, if any, be filed within four weeks thereafter.

After completion of pleadings, the matter be listed for final hearing.

Learned counsel for the respondents is directed to clarify the date of discharge.

MEMBER (A)

[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY] MEMBER (J)

7. OA-09 of 2025 With MA-15/2025

Ex-Nb Sub Kaushal Kishori Giri

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

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Dipanjali Bora, CGSC

CORAM :

HON' BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J) HON' BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

19.08.2025

Heard Mr AR Tahbildar, learned counsel appearing for the applicant and Mrs Dipanjali Bora, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

Issue notice both on OA and MA. Mrs Dipanjali Bora, learned counsel appearing for the respondents accepts notice. Let counter affidavit be filed within eight weeks. Rejoinder, if any, be filed within four weeks thereafter.

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MEMBER (A) AC/KK

[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY] MEMBER (J)

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="51 34 191 72">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="191 34 912 72">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-bbox="51 72 191 934"></td><td data-bbox="191 72 912 934"><p style="text-align: center;"><b>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,<br/>REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">(By Hybrid Mode)</p><p style="text-align: center;">8 <u>OA-10 of 2025</u></p><p>Ex-Hav Bidhu Bhusan Goyari<br/>..... <b>Applicant</b><br/>By legal practitioners for Applicant<br/><b>AR Tahbildar</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">-Versus-</p><p>UOI &amp; Ors<br/>..... <b>Respondents</b><br/>By legal practitioner for Respondents<br/><b>PJ Barman, CGSC</b></p><p><b>CORAM :</b></p><p><b>HON'BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J)</b><br/><b>HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>ORDER</b></p><p><u>19.08.2025</u></p><p>Heard Mr AR Tahbildar, learned counsel appearing for the applicant and Mr PJ Barman, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.</p><p>Issue notice. Mr PJ Barman, learned counsel appearing for the respondents accepts notice. Let counter affidavit be filed within eight weeks. Rejoinder, if any, be filed within four weeks thereafter.</p><p>Matter be listed when the Bench reassembles next.</p><div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-around; margin-top: 20px;"><div data-bbox="208 765 450 915"><p style="text-align: center;"><br/>[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY]<br/>MEMBER (A)</p><p style="text-align: center;">AC/KK</p></div><div data-bbox="620 785 895 895"><p style="text-align: center;"><br/>[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY]<br/>MEMBER (J)</p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="53 90 188 131">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="188 90 907 131">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-bbox="53 131 188 895"></td><td data-bbox="188 131 907 895"><p style="text-align: center;"><b>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,<br/>REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">(By Hybrid Mode)</p><p style="text-align: center;">9 <u>OA(Appeal) -11 of 2025</u></p><p>Shri K.H. Renghong Lamkang</p><p style="text-align: right;">..... Applicant<br/>By legal practitioners for Applicant<br/>N Jotendra Singh<br/>Purabi Hazarika</p><p style="text-align: center;">-Versus-</p><p>UOI &amp; Ors</p><p style="text-align: right;">..... Respondents<br/>By legal practitioner for Respondents<br/>PJ Barman, CGSC</p><p><u>CORAM</u></p><p>HON'BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J)<br/>HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><u>ORDER</u></p><p><u>19.08.2025</u></p><p>Heard Ms Purabi Hazarika, learned counsel appearing for the applicant and Mr PJ Barman, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.</p><p>Learned counsel for the applicant prays for withdrawal of this OA with liberty to file a fresh OA with an appropriately modified prayer.</p><p>The OA stands dismissed as withdrawn with the liberty aforesaid.</p><div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between;"><div data-bbox="208 764 438 885"><br/>[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY]<br/>MEMBER (A)</div><div data-bbox="618 774 875 870"><br/>[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY]<br/>MEMBER (J)</div></div><p>AC/KK</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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

MA-14/2025 With OA-29/2023 With MA-44/2023

Khupkhomang Singsit

Serto T Kom Mathuk Thumra Paulianmung

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

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PJ Barman, CGSC

**CORAM**

HON' BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J) HON' BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

**ORDER**

19.08.2025

Learned counsel for the respondents granted four weeks' time to file response to the MA-14/2025.

Re-list the matter when the Bench reassemble next.

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[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY] MEMBER (A)

AM/KK

*sd/-*

[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY] MEMBER (J)

<table border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th data-bbox="78 88 210 125">Notes of the Registry</th> <th data-bbox="210 88 933 125">Orders of the Tribunal</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> <p style="text-align: center;">ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,<br/>REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI</p> <p style="text-align: center;">(By Hybrid Mode)</p> <p style="text-align: center;">11 <u>MA-16 of 2025</u><br/> <u>With OA-29/2024</u></p> <p>UOI &amp; Ors</p> <p style="text-align: right;">..... Applicant<br/>By legal practitioners for Applicant<br/>PK Garodia, CGSC</p> <p style="text-align: center;">-Versus-</p> <p>LAC Navdeep Raina</p> <p style="text-align: right;">..... Respondents<br/>By legal practitioner for Respondents<br/>Purushottam Narayan Mishra<br/>Baranyamoy Sarma,</p> <p><u>CORAM</u></p> <p>HON'BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J)<br/>HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><u>ORDER</u></p> <p><u>19.08.2025</u></p> <p>Learned counsel for the applicant had earlier submitted that he was unable to establish any contact with the applicant and therefore, sought a date to withdraw the matter as being infructuous.</p> <p>However, today, it is pointed out by the learned counsel for the applicant that he has since contacted the applicant who has intimated to him that the applicant is now willing for remustering for which he has submitted his written consent. However, there is no such document placed on record, as informed by the learned counsel for the respondents.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

We see from the record that the applicant has already failed thrice the CPE and he was unwilling to remustering. Under the circumstances, we cannot continue with the interim order of stay that is to be vacated now and accordingly same is vacated.

Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant has filed his response to the Show-cause Notice issued to him by the respondents on 06.06.2024. The respondents are directed to take decision on the response submitted by the applicant to the said notice in accordance with law within a period of four weeks.

In the event of applicant being aggrieved with the decision on the respondents, he shall be at liberty to file a fresh application, in accordance with law.

With the aforesaid, the OA and the connected MAs stand disposed off being infructuous.

Sd/-

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MEMBER (A)

AC/KK

Sd/-

[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY] MEMBER (J)

<table border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th data-bbox="56 70 192 109">Notes of the Registry</th> <th data-bbox="192 70 959 109">Orders of the Tribunal</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td data-bbox="56 109 192 915"></td> <td data-bbox="192 109 959 915"> <p style="text-align: center;"><b>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,<br/>REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI</b></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b>(By Hybrid Mode)</b></p> <p style="text-align: center;">12 <u>MA(E)-06/2025</u><br/> <u>In OA-05 of 2023</u></p> <p>Ex-NK Paotinlian</p> <p style="text-align: right;">..... Applicant<br/>By legal practitioners for Applicant<br/>AR Tahbildar</p> <p style="text-align: center;">-Versus-</p> <p>UOI &amp; Ors</p> <p style="text-align: right;">..... Respondents<br/>By legal practitioner for Respondents<br/>PJ Barman, CGSC</p> <p><b><u>CORAM</u></b></p> <p>HON'BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J)<br/>HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><b><u>ORDER</u></b></p> <p><u>19.08.2025</u></p> <p>Learned counsel for the respondents has placed on record the stay order passed in WP(C) No. 5436/2024 dated 18.11.2024, whereby the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court has stayed the operation of the order dated 04.02.2024 passed in OA-05/2023.</p> <p>In view of the said stay granted by the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court, matter is kept pending till the decision of the WP(C) No. 5436/2024.</p> <div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-around; margin-top: 20px;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br/> <u>[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY]</u><br/> MEMBER (A)<br/> <small>AC/KK</small> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br/> <u>[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY]</u><br/> MEMBER (J) </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="70 103 200 138">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="200 103 942 138">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-bbox="70 138 200 908"></td><td data-bbox="200 138 942 908"><p style="text-align: center;"><b>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,<br/>REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">(By Hybrid Mode)</p><p style="text-align: center;">13 <u>MA(E)-07/2025</u><br/> <u>In OA-22 of 2022</u></p><p>Ex-NK Adani Simon Mao</p><p style="text-align: right;">..... Applicant<br/>By legal practitioners for Applicant<br/>AR Tahbildar</p><p style="text-align: center;">-Versus-</p><p>UOI &amp; Ors</p><p style="text-align: right;">..... Respondents<br/>By legal practitioner for Respondents<br/>P Sharma, CGSC</p><p><u>CORAM</u></p><p>HON'BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J)<br/>HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><u>ORDER</u></p><p><u>19.08.2025</u></p><p>Learned counsel for the respondents has placed on record the stay order passed in WP(C) No. 3399/2025 dated 16.07.2025, whereby the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court has stayed the operation of the order dated 06.04.2023 passed in OA-22/2022.</p><p>In view of the said stay granted by the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court, matter is kept pending till the decision of the WP(C) No. 3399/2025.</p><div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between;"><div style="width: 45%;"><div style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 5px; text-align: center;">Sd/-<br/>[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY]<br/>MEMBER (A)</div><p style="text-align: center;">AC/KK</p></div><div style="width: 45%;"><div style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 5px; text-align: center;">Sd/-<br/>[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY]<br/>MEMBER (J)</div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th data-bbox="61 97 191 138">Notes of the Registry</th> <th data-bbox="191 97 942 138">Orders of the Tribunal</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td data-bbox="61 138 191 881"></td> <td data-bbox="191 138 942 881"> <p style="text-align: center;"> <b>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,<br/>REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI</b><br/>

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</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> 14 <u>MA(E)-08/2025</u><br/> <u>In OA-16 of 2023</u> </p> <p> Ex-Sep TH Hingba Maram<br/> ..... Applicant<br/> By legal practitioners for Applicant<br/> AR Tahbildar </p> <p style="text-align: center;">-Versus-</p> <p> UOI &amp; Ors<br/> ..... Respondents<br/> By legal practitioner for Respondents<br/> Dipanjali Bora, CGSC </p> <p><u>CORAM</u></p> <p> <b>HON`BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J)</b><br/> <b>HON`BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)</b> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><u>ORDER</u></p> <p><u>19.08.2025</u></p> <p>Learned counsel for the respondents submitted that the Government sanction has already been accorded and prays for further six week's time to implement the order.</p> <p>List the matter when the Bench reassemble next.</p> <div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 20px;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br/> [LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY]<br/> MEMBER (A)<br/> AC/KK </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br/> [JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY]<br/> MEMBER (J) </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table border="1"><tr><td data-bbox="35 68 175 115">Notes of the Registry</td><td data-bbox="175 68 965 115">Orders of the Tribunal</td></tr><tr><td data-bbox="35 115 175 885"></td><td data-bbox="175 115 965 885"><p style="text-align: center;"><b>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,<br/>REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">(By Hybrid Mode)</p><p>15 <u>MA(E)-09/2025</u><br/><u>In OA-24 of 2022</u></p><p>Ex-Sep Helkho Pau</p><p style="text-align: right;">..... Applicant<br/>By legal practitioners for Applicant<br/>AR Tahbildar</p><p style="text-align: center;">-Versus-</p><p>UOI &amp; Ors</p><p style="text-align: right;">..... Respondents<br/>By legal practitioner for Respondents<br/>Dipanjali Bora, CGSC</p><p><u>CORAM</u></p><p>HON'BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J)<br/>HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><u>ORDER</u></p><p><u>19.08.2025</u></p><p>Learned counsel for the respondents has placed on record the stay order passed in WP(C) No. 364/2025 dated 14.02.2025, whereby the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court has stayed the operation of the order dated 24.01.2024 passed in OA-24/2022.</p><p>In view of the said stay granted by the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court, matter is kept pending till the decision of the WP(C) No. 364/2025.</p><p>Sd/-<br/>[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY]<br/>MEMBER (A)<br/>AC/KK</p><p style="text-align: right;">Sd/-<br/>[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY]<br/>MEMBER (J)</p></td></tr></table>

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

MA(E)-40/2024 In OA-28 of 2021

Ex-Sub WS Wangam Anal

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

P Sharma, CGSC

CORAM

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ORDER

19.08.2025

Learned counsel for the respondents submitted that a writ petition has already been filed before the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court. However, no stay order has been passed by the Hon'ble High Court in the said matter.

As a last opportunity, further four weeks' time is granted to the respondents to either comply with the order or obtain a stay order from the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court.

Matter be listed when the Bench reassemble next.

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MEMBER (A)

AC/KK

[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY] MEMBER (J)

<table border="1"><tr><td data-bbox="71 94 205 135">Notes of the Registry</td><td data-bbox="205 94 951 135">Orders of the Tribunal</td></tr><tr><td data-bbox="71 135 205 904"></td><td data-bbox="205 135 951 904"><p style="text-align: center;"><b>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,<br/>REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>(By Hybrid Mode)</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>18</b> <b><u>MA(E)-42/2023</u></b><br/><b> <u>In OA-19 of 2021</u></b></p><p><b>Ex-Dfr Suresh Ch Borah</b></p><p style="text-align: right;">..... Applicant<br/>By legal practitioners for Applicant<br/>AR Tahbildar</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>-Versus-</b></p><p><b>UOI &amp; Ors</b></p><p style="text-align: right;">..... Respondents<br/>By legal practitioner for Respondents<br/>PJ Barman, CGSC</p><p><b><u>CORAM</u></b></p><p><b>HON'BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J)</b><br/><b>HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><u>ORDER</u></b></p><p><b><u>19.08.2025</u></b></p><p>It is submitted that WP(C) 2918/2024 has been filed by the respondents before the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court and the matter is listed for hearing in September 2025. In view of the same, a prayer is made to list the matter after four weeks.</p><p>Learned counsel for the applicant has not objection to the said prayer.<br/>Matter be listed when the Bench reassembles next.</p><div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 20px;"><div style="width: 45%; text-align: center;"><br/>[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY]<br/>MEMBER (A)<br/>AC/KK</div><div style="width: 45%; text-align: center;"><br/>[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY]<br/>MEMBER (J)</div></div></td></tr></table>

OA-33 of 2024

Brigadier Laiphrakpam Ibotombi Singh, Yudh Seva Medal (Retd)

Vipin Kumar S Bora Pranjal Bora

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

PJ Barman, CGSC

CORAM :

ORDER

19.08.2025

Heard Mr Vipin Kumar, learned counsel appearing for the applicant and Mr PJ Barman, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

Counter affidavit has not been filed.

As a last opportunity four weeks' time is granted to the respondents to file counter affidavit.

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MEMBER (A)

[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY] MEMBER (J)

<table border="1"><tr><td data-bbox="54 40 190 883">Notes of the Registry</td><td data-bbox="190 40 983 883"><p>Orders of the Tribunal</p><p><b>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,<br/>REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI</b></p><p>(By Hybrid Mode)</p><p>20 <u>OA(Appeal)-32/2024</u></p><p>Sgt Mridul Kanti Sinha</p><p> ..... Applicant<br/> By legal practitioners for Applicant<br/> PK Roy Choudhury<br/> NG Kundu<br/> R Saha<br/> M Baishya</p><p> -Versus-</p><p>UOI &amp; Ors</p><p> ..... Respondents<br/> By legal practitioner for Respondents<br/> PK Garodia, CGSC</p><p><b>CORAM :</b><br/>HON'BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J)<br/>HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)</p><p><b><u>ORDER</u></b></p><p><u>19.08.2025</u></p><p> Counter affidavit has not been filed.</p><p> As a last opportunity four weeks' time is granted to the respondents to file<br/> counter affidavit.</p><p> Matter be listed when the Bench reassembles next.</p><p>[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY]<br/>MEMBER (A)<br/>AC/KK</p><p>[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY]<br/>MEMBER (J)</p></td></tr></table>

In OA-25 of 2024

Ex-NK Zamkhokam Kuki

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

Pranjal Sharma, CGSC

CORAM

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ORDER

19.08.2025

Heard Mr AR Tahbildar, learned counsel appearing for the applicant and Mr Pranjal Sharma, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

Learned counsel for the respondents submits that there is a mistake in the counter affidavit filed by them on 17.12.2024 and seeks permission to file MA for correction and he is permitted to do so.

Matter be listed after four seeks.

[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY] MEMBER (A)

AC/KK

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MEMBER (J)

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="55 75 140 125">Notes<br/>of the<br/>Registry</th><th data-bbox="140 75 965 125">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" data-bbox="55 125 965 430"><p style="text-align: center;"><b>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,<br/>REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI</b><br/><br/>(By Hybrid Mode)<br/><br/>22 <u>OA-31 of 2024</u></p><p><b>Ex-NK Lalthuthlung Mawia</b><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/> ..... Applicant<br/> By legal practitioners for Applicant<br/> AR Tahbildar<br/><br/> -Versus-<br/><br/><b>UOI &amp; Ors</b><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/> ..... Respondents<br/> By legal practitioner for Respondents<br/> Dipanjali Bora, CGSC</p><p><u>CORAM</u><br/><br/>HON'BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J)<br/>HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><u>ORDER</u></p><p><u>19.08.2025</u></p><p>Heard Mr AR Tahbildar, learned counsel appearing for the applicant and Mrs<br/>Dipanjali Bora, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.</p><p>Learned counsel for the applicant does not want to file rejoinder.</p><p>Pleadings are complete. Matter be listed for final hearing.</p><div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between;"><div data-bbox="160 720 400 860"><br/>[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY]<br/>MEMBER (A)<br/>AC/KK</div><div data-bbox="650 745 930 860"><br/>[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY]<br/>MEMBER (J)</div></div></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th data-bbox="45 65 180 110">Notes of the Registry</th> <th data-bbox="180 65 969 110">Orders of the Tribunal</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td data-bbox="45 110 180 885"></td> <td data-bbox="180 110 969 885"> <p style="text-align: center;"><b>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,<br/>REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI</b></p> <p style="text-align: center;">(By Hybrid Mode)</p> <p style="text-align: center;">23 <u>OA-22 of 2024</u><br/> With MA-21/2024</p> <p>Ex-Rect (Sep) Bungdon Anand</p> <p style="text-align: right;">..... Applicant<br/>By legal practitioners for Applicant<br/><b>AR Tahbildar</b></p> <p style="text-align: center;">-Versus-</p> <p>UOI &amp; Ors</p> <p style="text-align: right;">..... Respondents<br/>By legal practitioner for Respondents<br/><b>PK Garodia, CGSC</b></p> <p><u><b>CORAM</b></u></p> <p><b>HON' BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J)</b><br/><b>HON' BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)</b></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><u><b>ORDER</b></u></p> <p><u>19.08.2025</u></p> <p>Heard Mr AR Tahbildar, learned counsel appearing for the applicant and Mr PK Garodia, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.</p> <p>Learned counsel appearing for the applicant has limited prayer for grant of invalid pension instead of disability pension and he does not want to file rejoinder.</p> <p>Pleadings are complete. Matter be listed for final hearing when the Bench reassembles next.</p> <div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <p><i>sd/-</i></p> <p>[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY]<br/>MEMBER (A)</p> <p>AC/KK</p> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <p><i>sd/-</i></p> <p>[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY]<br/>MEMBER (J)</p> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="52 75 185 118">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="185 75 945 118">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-bbox="52 118 185 914"></td><td data-bbox="185 118 945 914"><p style="text-align: center;">ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,<br/>REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI</p><p style="text-align: center;">(By Hybrid Mode)</p><p style="text-align: center;">24 <u>OA-03/2024</u></p><p>Ex-Nk Philem Ibungo Singh</p><p style="text-align: right;">..... Applicant<br/>By legal practitioners for Applicant<br/>AR Tahbildar</p><p style="text-align: center;">-Versus-</p><p>UOI &amp; Ors</p><p style="text-align: right;">..... Respondents<br/>By legal practitioner for Respondents<br/>PK Garodia, CGSC</p><p><u>CORAM</u></p><p>HON'BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J)<br/>HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><u>ORDER</u></p><p><u>19.08.2025</u></p><p>Heard Mr AR Tahbildar, learned counsel appearing for the applicant and<br/>Mr PK Garodia, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.</p><p>Learned counsel for the applicant does not want to file rejoinder.</p><p>Pleadings are complete. Matter be listed for final hearing when the Bench<br/>reassembles next.</p><div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 20px;"><div data-bbox="200 780 440 900"><br/>[LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY]<br/>MEMBER (A)<br/>AC/KK</div><div data-bbox="650 780 915 895"><br/>[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY]<br/>MEMBER (J)</div></div></td></tr></tbody></table>

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

OA-04 of 2024

Ex-Hav Raphael Lalfamkima

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

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PK Garodia, CGSC

CORAM

HON' BLE MS JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY, MEMBER (J) HON' BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

19.08.2025

Heard Mr AR Tahbildar, learned counsel appearing for the applicant and Mr PK Garodia, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

Learned counsel for the applicant does not want to file rejoinder.

Pleadings are complete. Matter be listed for final hearing when the Bench reassembles next.

MEMBER (A) AC/KK

[JUSTICE NANDITA DUBEY] MEMBER (J)

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