B.D.Khunte vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 69 of the Army Act and Section 302 of the Ranbir Penal Code, affirming the decisions of the Armed Forces Tribunal and the High Court of Delhi. The Court rejected the appellant's claim for the benefit of Exception 1 to Section 300 IPC, stating that the circumstances did not justify a plea of grave and sudden provocation. The Court held that the evidence supported the finding of guilt for murder, resulting in a life sentence and dismissal from service.