Supreme Court of India · 1997-03-20
MAJOR GENERAL INDER JIT KUMAR vs UNION OF INDIA .
- Citation / case number
- SC 1991/78567
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MAJOR GENERAL INDER JIT KUMAR
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA .
- Author
- A.M. AHMADI,SUJATA V,MANOHAR
- Bench
- A.M. AHMADI,SUJATA V,MANOHAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal of an Acting Major General challenging the dismissal of his writ petition against inquiry proceedings and trial by a General Court Martial under the Army Act, 1950. The Court held that the principles of natural justice were not violated, and the appellant was given adequate opportunity to defend himself. The Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the findings of the General Court Martial and the High Court's decision, thereby upholding the provisions of the Army Act, 1950.