UNION OF INDIA vs CDR. RAVINDRA V. DESAI

The Supreme Court addressed cross appeals from the Union of India and Commander Ravindra V. Desai regarding a court martial conviction. The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) had set aside the dismissal from service but upheld the findings on charges 1 to 7, modifying the punishment to a forfeiture of seniority for 24 months. The Court held that the AFT's decision was justified, emphasizing the need for proportionality in punishment under military law, and maintained the AFT's order for reinstatement without back wages.