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november 2002

Supreme Court of India · 2002-11-22

O.P. DAHIYA vs U.O.I. .

Citation / case number
SC 1993/82367
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
O.P. DAHIYA
Respondent
U.O.I. .
Author
SANTOSH HEGDE
Bench
N.SANTOSH HEGDE & B.P.SINGH.

Judgment text excerpt

The appellant challenged the dissolution of a General Security Force Court and the subsequent order for a re-trial under Section 71(3) of the Border Security Forces Act. The appellant contended that a fresh trial would cause prejudice and constitute double jeopardy. However, the Court upheld the dissolution, noting that the order was prompted by the appellant's own allegations regarding the unfairness of the Law Officer, thus ensuring a fair trial.

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