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I Had Two Punishment For Which Promotion Delayed In Every Rank


03-Sep-2026 (In Armed Forces Tribunal Law)
I was awarded two punishment in the year 2017 very minor punishment 1 using mobile phone on duty & 2 was found sleeping on duty (slackness). In found sleeping on duty the charge sheet was given after a lapse of 5 months. Whereas the movement order which is done in paramilitary forces shows now punishment so punishment was given after 157 days so in both punishment i was charged 3 days + 3 days pay fine and then due to this my promotion to next rank which i would have got in 2019 i got that promotion in 2023. And now in every rank i am getting promotion with an lapse of 4 years my orginal seniority is not with recruit of 1994 but it has now been officially with recruited guys of 2007 isn't this double jeopardy i completed punishment currency period still my batchmates got promoted in asi in year 2025 whereas i am Still hc i will get promotion in 2029 because of this they will retire as si i will retire as asi this is hampering my service pls help
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Answer #1
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Yes we can assail the promotion delays in your case in writ jurisdiction as the punishments are already awarded and exhausted by the force. Now delay in promotion which prejudice your tenure of service can be assailed in the court. Feel free to connect for better advice. Thanks
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Answer #2
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what is happening with use indeed double Jeopardy and you can prefer a petition against because principle of natural justice has been violated Connaught promotion Connaught be with head matter of rule
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Answer #3
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Yes, it is a case of double jeopardy and you can challenge this in the appropriate legal forums I.e. the armed forces tribunal you will get relief from court in this case and I do service matters hence you can approach me I shall help you win this case thanks and good luck
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Answer #4
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We can definitely help you with this matter. We need to review your punishment orders, service records, promotion orders, and applicable service rules to understand how these penalties have affected your seniority and subsequent promotions. Based on the documents, we can assess whether there are grounds to challenge the delay in promotion, restoration of seniority, or any continuing adverse impact on your service benefits. Please share the relevant documents so we can examine your case and advise you on the appropriate legal remedies. Regards, Advocate Himanshu Sharma Vigilant Legum Law Firm Dwarka, New Delhi
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