RAJVIR SINGH vs SECRETARY MIN.OF DEFENCE .

The Supreme Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's decision regarding the appellant's trial by General Court Martial, affirming that the trial was not barred by limitation under Section 122 of the Army Act, 1950. The Court found that the order to convene the General Court Martial was issued within the three-year limitation period, as the competent authority had knowledge of the offence and the appellant's identity within that timeframe. Consequently, the Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the Tribunal's ruling and the Confirming Authority's directive to proceed with the trial.