Colonel Amit Kumar Veteran

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New Delhi, Delhi, India26 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Distinguished military service with extensive legal expertise.
  • Authored a top-ranked Handbook of Military Law.
  • Advocated for soldiers' rights in high-profile legal cases.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a legal expert with military background specializing in advocacy and litigation.

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Legal AssistanceContract NegotiationCivil LitigationLegal ResearchFraud InvestigationsVolunteer ManagementInterpersonal SkillsPersonal Injury LawLegal AdviceBusiness StrategyDispute ResolutionTeamworkGovernmental AffairsStrategic PlanningProject Planning

About

Col Amit Kumar: A Legacy Col Amit Kumar, a retired officer of the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Branch of the Indian Army, is recognized for his distinguished military service, legal expertise, and unwavering advocacy for soldiers' rights. With extensive experience in both combat operations and military law, he has made a lasting impact on legal policies, soldier welfare, and national security discourse. Military Career Infantry Service (2000–2008) Commissioned into The SIKHLI Infantry Regiment on 24 June 2000 through the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, he served in critical roles across combat and peace-time operations: Intelligence Officer – Handling battlefield intelligence and strategic operations. Ghatak Platoon Commander (Special Operations) – Leading elite commando units in high-risk missions. Adjutant – Unit administration and discipline. Company Commander & Second-in-Command – Overseeing operational effectiveness. He underwent rigorous military training, including:Young Officers’ Course ,Junior Command Course ,Commando Course. Transition to the JAG Branch (2008–2022) He transitioned into the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Department, where he held prestigious legal positions: Assistant Judge Advocate General (AJAG), Central Command , Officer In Charge, Legal Cell (Jammu & Kashmir High Court & Supreme Court) AJAG, Southwestern Command Managing legal operations in active military zones. Deputy Judge Advocate General (DJAG) at: HQ Andaman & Nicobar Command HQ 12 Corps & HQ 16 Corps Legal Contributions & Advocacy Authored the Handbook of Military Law – A widely respected guide for Commanding Officers & Regimental Officers, featuring forewords by Supreme Court and High Court judges. Book ranked among Amazon’s Top 10 Military Law Books. Best Student Award by Tri-Services Institute of Military Law for academic excellence. Key Legal Interventions Supreme Court Petition for Major Aditya (Shopian case) , Petition by 1,250 soldiers – Advocated for soldiers wrongfully prosecuted while performing bona fide military duties. Recognitions & Awards Three Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Commendation Cards for outstanding legal service, Army Commander’s Commendation Card for legal excellence. Commendations from the Attorney General, Solicitor General & Assistant Solicitor General of India. TEDx Speaker & Social Media influencer Runs Public campaigns for soldier welfare, national security, and legal awareness. Married to Col Annu Dogra (JAG Branch, Indian Army) Together, they are the first Colonel JAG couple in the Armed Forces worldwide.

Experience

Trident associates legal firm and consultant

Litigation at Trident Assosiates

Mar 2021Present · 5 yrs · Delhi, India

  • At present registerd as an Advocate with Bar council of Delhi after my pre mature retirment from the Indian army and carrying out my practice in Apex Court and various courts in the Country, (with our owned firm in partnership with Advocates) named Trident Assosiates. COMMISSIONE ION 24 JUNE 2000 IN INDIAN ARMY IN FOURTEENTH SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY. Served as an Infantry Officer in the two Sikh Light Regiments (14th and 3rd) and transferred to the Judge Advocate Generals Branch of Army in 2009. Numerous courses such as Infantry Yos, Ghatak (Commando), Junior Command Course, Judge Advocate basic and Judge Advocate Advance Course( Best student), Held prestigious appointments of Deputy Judge Advocate General at various Corps ( 16 and 12) and Andman and Nicobar command,
  • During service , have been commended by COAS thrice and by Army commander , Have received written appreciations and commended by Learned Attorny general for India , Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor general of India. Was instrumental in briefing and representing big social and media hype cases rerelating ton Army ( famous Shamba spy case, AFT jurisdiction Case etc )

Govt service

legal and judicial

Jun 2000Dec 2020 · 20 yrs 6 mos · Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

  • legal head, administrator,arbitrator,management, judicial duties ..have vast experience of 21 years in Administrations , security, litigation judicial and legal advisor.
  • services commended by Top constitutional appointments and chiefs of Forces

Trident associates & col amit kumar and associates

Advocate and consultancies in all matters Pre. Post-inquiry investigation and litigations

Oct 1999Present · 26 yrs 5 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

  • Experts in litigations and provide consultancies

Govt. of india

Head Of Legal Affairs

Jun 1999Mar 2021 · 21 yrs 9 mos · India

  • 21 years of experience in dealing with matter pertaining to leadership, Team management, and heading the legal team in the matters pertaining to litigation or judicial or discipline and vigilance proceedings at the various courts of law till the Apex Court. Commended officially by various authorities of the Country.

Education

lucknow

Bachelor of Science (BS) — Masters in criminology LLM

Jan 1993Jan 1996

New way School Aliganj Lucknow

Bachelors of Science — Bachelor of Law and Masters of Law

Noida International University

Master of Laws - LLM — Criminology

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