US EditionFrom Trial to Promotion: Colonel Purohit Gets Brigadier Clearance
The promotion follows his acquittal in the Malegaon blast case and a tribunal stay on his retirement, extending his Army service by at least two years.
- The Army approved Colonel Shrikant Purohit for promotion to Brigadier, reversing a retirement hold imposed by the Armed Forces Tribunal following his 17-year legal battle that delayed career advancement.
- Col Purohit faced a 17-year trial in the 2008 Malegaon blast case in Maharashtra; although acquitted last year, a Discipline and Vigilance ban prevented his promotion consideration.
- While scheduled to retire at 54, Col Purohit challenged the Army's decision to keep his promotion results in a sealed cover, with his lawyer Major Pandey arguing the process denied him fair consideration.
- The retirement age for Brigadiers in the Army is 56, while for Colonels it is 54; Col Purohit will now serve at least two more years until age 56.
- Col Purohit will be eligible for further promotions within the Army, finally placing him on par with his batch after resolution of the career stagnation caused by prolonged legal proceedings.
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Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde Congratulates Lt Col Purohit for Promotion to Brigadier Rank
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "Heartfelt congratulations to Colonel Purohit, who was implicated in the Malegaon blast case during the Congress era through doctored evidence, on receiving his promotion to Brigadier. Colonel Purohit is a true patriot, and the court has acquitted him as innocent in the Malegaon case due to lack of evidence. This promotion serves as some measure of solace for the mental agony he has endured,"…
Acquitted in Malegaon blast case, Col Purohit promoted to Brigadier, to serve for 2 more years
Acquitted in July last year in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, Col Purohit had moved the AFT stating that because of the trial, which went on for 17 years, he could not avail his right to be considered for promotion which affected his career progression and promotions.
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