What are the Powers of the Tribunal on appeal under section 15? Section 17 of Armed Forces Tribunal Act 2007
The Tribunal, while hearing and deciding an appeal under section 15, shall have the power-
a) to order production of documents or exhibits connected with the
proceedings before the court martial;
b) to order the attendance of the witnesses;
c) to receive evidence;
d) to obtain reports from Court martial;
e) order reference of any question for enquiry;
f) appoint a person with special expert knowledge to act as an assessor; and
g) to determine any question which is necessary to be determined in order to do justice in the case.
Section 2 of AFT Act 2007 - Applicability of the Act
Section 3 of AFT Act 2007 - Definitions
CHAPTER II
ESTABLISHMENT OF TRIBUNAL AND BENCHES THEREOF
Section 4 of AFT Act 2007 - Establishment of Armed Forces Tribunal
Section 5 of AFT Act 2007 - Composition of Tribunal and Benches thereof
Section 6 of AFT Act 2007 - Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and other Members
Section 7 of AFT Act 2007 - Appointment of Chairperson and other Members
Section 8 of AFT Act 2007 - Term of office
Section 9 of AFT Act 2007 - Resignation and removal
Section 12 of AFT Act 2007 - Financial and administrative powers of Chairperson
Section 13 of AFT Act 2007 - Staff of the Tribunal
CHAPTER III
JURISDICTION, POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE TRIBUNAL
Section 14 of AFT Act 2007 - Jurisdiction, powers and authority in service matters
Section 16 of AFT Act 2007 - Re-trial
Section 17 of AFT Act 2007 - Powers of the Tribunal on appeal under section 15
Section 18 of AFT Act 2007 - Cost
Section 19 of AFT Act 2007 - Power to punish for contempt
Section 20 of AFT Act 2007 - Distribution of business among the Benches