R Kashyap Indian defence forces now have a unique front to fight - the Indian court. It would be no surprise if a study showed that Indian forces fight the maximum court battles against their own government in the whole world. They are fighting all sorts of battles - for promotion after attainting retirement, for one rank one pension, for administrative injustices done during … [Read more...] about SC rectifies Fourth Pay Commission anomaly: Anthony fiddles
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Indo-Pakistan détente: A possibility or a pipe dream?
Jaibans Singh The recently concluded ministerial level meeting between India and Pakistan resulted in declaration of a liberalised visa regime; a positive development of course but also one which will be judged by its application on ground. Regardless of the processes, Indians can enter Pakistan only after clearance from the country’s spy agency – Inter Services Intelligence … [Read more...] about Indo-Pakistan détente: A possibility or a pipe dream?
100 days on; Army Chief roots for institutional supremacy
Jaibans Singh The Army Chief, General Bikram Singh, completes 100 days in office on September, 08, 2012. This may be a short period in the tenure of a senior functionary but it is significant since it gives an insight into the policy being adopted by the incumbent. General Bikram Singh took over at a time when the army was in the throes of its worst ever internal crisis. An … [Read more...] about 100 days on; Army Chief roots for institutional supremacy
India needs a sports induced, military maintained killer instinct
Independence Day-Olympics Special Jaibans Singh While in school, Independence Day stood second to Republic Day, after all, it did not have the grandeur and excitement of parades and cultural activities. As a college going student one looked upon the day as a welcome respite from attending lectures in hot and humid classrooms. On joining the Army things got a little better; on … [Read more...] about India needs a sports induced, military maintained killer instinct
Pathribal case: justice must prevail in the end
Jasbir Sarai Consequent to various news reports and public debates on the Pathribal case, I decided to venture into the provisions of lessor known system of dispensation of justice in the Army. It may be recalled that on May, 01, 2012 the Supreme Court of India ruled in the Pathribal case that the first option with regard to proceeding against the alleged accused persons rests … [Read more...] about Pathribal case: justice must prevail in the end