Delhi HC upholds dismissal of IAF airman over viral video criticising service conditions
The Delhi High Court has upheld the dismissal of a former IAF airman for posting a video criticizing service conditions. The court affirmed that his actions were detrimental to military discipline and the reputation of the Indian Air Force. The airman argued that his punishment was disproportionate, but the court found his behavior unacceptable under military regulations.
- ▪The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of Sachin Kumar Solanki, a former IAF airman.
- ▪Solanki was removed from service after posting a video on social media criticizing disparities in the armed forces.
- ▪The court ruled that his actions were detrimental to military discipline and the reputation of the IAF.
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The Delhi High Court has upheld the dismissal of a former Indian Air Force (IAF) airman who was removed from service after he uploaded a video on social media criticising disparities between officers and airmen in the armed forces.The Court dismissed the petition filed by Sachin Kumar Solanki, affirming the Armed Forces Tribunal’s decision that upheld his removal from service under the Air Force Act.The case stem from a video uploaded on Facebook in January 2017, in which Mr. Solanki, while in uniform, alleged unequal treatment between officers and jawans in matters such as ration facilities, uniforms, travel arrangements, allowances and social status within the force.Consequently, a Court of Inquiry was assembled to inquire into the circumstances relating to the uploading of the video…
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