B.D.KHUNTE vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 69 of the Army Act and Section 302 of the Ranbir Penal Code for the murder of Sub Randhir Singh, affirming the decisions of the Armed Forces Tribunal and the High Court. 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 provocation. The Court held that the evidence supported the conclusion of guilt beyond reasonable doubt, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.