Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 22: Department of the Judge Advocate General, one of the oldest organs of Indian Army, celebrated its 31st Corps Day with traditional gaiety and fervor at Udhampur based HQ of Northern Army.
The GOC-in-C Northern Command, Lt Gen DS Hooda, while speaking on the occasion, appreciated the ardent and exemplary service of the JAG’s Department. He recognized the untiring efforts of the JAG’s Department in ensuring speedy dispensation of Justice and meeting the emerging challenges in the form of cyber law, terrorism and Human Rights.
The celebration event commenced with laying of wreath by Brig Praveen Kumar Deputy Judge Advocate General, HQ Northern Command at the War Memorial in reverence of those who laid down their lives for the Country. JAG department conference was also organized which was inaugurated by Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, Chief of Staff (COS) Northern Command.
The origin and evolution of JAG (Army) is closely linked with the evolution of Military Law in England and can be traced back to the British “Articles of War – 1385”. In our Country the appointment of Judge Advocate General was introduced in 1841.
The Judge Advocate General is responsible for the administration of Military justice in all its varied aspects and deals in Court Martial matters. He is the legal advisor to the Chief of the Army Staff in matters of Military, Martial and (in its fighting service aspects) International Law.
The JAG Department celebrates its Corps Day on December 21, as on this very day in the year 1949 Bill for the present Army Act was introduced in the Parliament.
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