Supreme Court of India · 2019-12-09
UNION OF INDIA vs DAFADAR KARTAR SINGH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2014/38203
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- UNION OF INDIA
- Respondent
- DAFADAR KARTAR SINGH
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE L. NAGESWARA RAO
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE L. NAGESWARA RAO, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's decision to set aside the conviction of Dafadar Kartar Singh for house breaking, finding that the evidence presented did not meet the required standard for a civil offence under military law. The Court emphasized the necessity of a fair trial and adherence to due process, as mandated by Article 21 of the Constitution. The Tribunal's order reinstating the Respondent in service and granting him all benefits was affirmed, highlighting the importance of protecting the rights of service personnel against wrongful convictions.