Colonel Amit Kumar Veteran — CEO
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.
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Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
Experience: 26 yrs 10 mos
Career 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.
Work Experience
Trident associates legal firm and Consultant
Litigation at Trident Assosiates (5 yrs)
govt service
legal and judicial (20 yrs 6 mos)
Trident associates & Col Amit Kumar and Associates
Advocate and consultancies in all matters Pre. Post-inquiry investigation and litigations (26 yrs 5 mos)
Govt. of India
Head Of Legal Affairs (21 yrs 9 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) at lucknow
Bachelors of Science at New way School Aliganj Lucknow
Master of Laws - LLM at Noida International University