The allegations began when the officer’s former wife lodged a complaint with the Additional Directorate General of Discipline and Vigilance in August 2023, accusing him of adultery, substance abuse and neglect.
The headquarters of the 55 (I) Mechanised Brigade convened a Court of Inquiry in October 2023, later framing a chargesheet under Sections 45 and 63 of the Army Act.
On October 14, a bench of Justice Rajendra Menon and Lieutenant General CP Mohanty rejected the major’s bid to halt the administrative process and told him to submit objections in the show‑cause notice.
The officer cites procedural irregularities: his mobile, laptop and pen drives were seized, yet the women named in the complaint were never summoned or examined.
After a divorce decree on March 30, 2026, the former wife withdrew her complaint, saying it was filed during a bitter marital phase and lacked credible grounds.
Now the Army must hand over the Court of Inquiry findings and the charge‑hearing minutes requested by the major; the tribunal will review his objections before any court‑martial is convened.