Advocate Prashant Kaushik
Junior Warrant Officer (Retd.) | Indian Air Force
from Service in Uniform to Service through Law
An Air Veteran with 23 years of Indian Air Force service, Advocate Prashant Kaushik brings firsthand experience of military administration, discipline, service procedures and pension-related legal work. His journey includes assignments at leading training institutions and the Air Force Legal Cell of the Directorate of Air Veterans.
Experience Rooted in Military Service
During his Air Force career, he served in the Administration Stream, developing practical familiarity with service records, official procedures, disciplinary administration and military regulations. His tenure in the Air Force Legal Cell at the Directorate of Air Veterans further strengthened his understanding of Veterans’ grievances, administrative representations and pension-related legal matters.
Journey of an Airman and a future Officer
His tenures at the Airmen Training Institute, Bengaluru, and the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, gave him a distinctive perspective on two distinct facets of military training.
At Bengaluru, he witnessed the transformation of young recruits into trained and disciplined Airmen. At NDA, the Cradle of Military Leadership, he observed the demanding journey through which cadets are prepared for commissioned service. Together, these assignments offered valuable insight into training, leadership, military culture and discipline across ranks.
Military Expertise
His military administrative experience and service in the Directorate of Air Veterans’ Legal Cell provide a practical foundation for understanding matters concerning serving personnel, Veterans and their families. During service, he also gained exposure to the coordination of matters involving the Union of India before the Armed Forces Tribunal and the Delhi High Court, particularly in pension-related disputes.
Military Administration & Discipline
Service regulations, disciplinary procedures, Court Martial-related administrative processes, service records and official representations.
Defence Pension & Entitlements
Service Pension, OROP and OROP–PMR, Disability Pension, Family Pension, Pro-Rata Pension, pension revision and related benefit disputes.
AFT & Service Disputes
Armed Forces Tribunal proceedings, Original Applications, miscellaneous applications, discharge matters, pay fixation, seniority and service-related grievances.
Veterans’ Rights & Legal Remedies
Pension records and PPO corrections, administrative representations, RTI matters and appropriate remedies before competent judicial forums.
Significant Service Milestones
Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee Commendation (COSC)
Received a prestigious tri-service commendation from the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC), during his tenure at the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune.
Services Selection Board (SSB) Recommendation
Recommended for officer selection by the Services Selection Board at 2 Air Force Selection Board (2 AFSB), Mysore, following an assessment of Officer Like Qualities (OLQs), reflecting the essential attributes of leadership, character and personality.
Educational Qualifications
His multidisciplinary academic journey brings together Law, Management, Literature, Psychology, Information Technology, Counselling, Translation and Human Rights.
Discipline in Approach. Clarity in Understanding. Integrity in Service.
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