Supreme Court of India · 2019-07-01
UNION OF INDIA REP. BY THE SECRETARY MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS vs RANJIT KUMAR SAHA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/21053
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- UNION OF INDIA REP. BY THE SECRETARY MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
- Respondent
- RANJIT KUMAR SAHA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE L. NAGESWARA RAO
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HEMANT GUPTA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE L. NAGESWARA RAO
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the procedural fairness in the disciplinary proceedings against the Respondents, who were accused of corruption under the Assam Rifles Act and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Court emphasized the necessity of providing an opportunity for cross-examination during the inquiry process. The appeal was ultimately dismissed, reinforcing the importance of adhering to due process in military disciplinary actions.