The Supreme Court has asked the Centre for its response to a plea seeking time-bound filling of vacant posts in the Armed Forces Tribunal. Pointing to a looming shortfall, the petitioner said only three of the tribunal’s 11 benches would be functional by year-end without fresh appointments. The bench also requested assistance from the Attorney General as it hears the matter.
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