EX-GUNNER VIRENDER PRASAD vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 69 of the Army Act for committing a civil offence of murder, as per Section 302 of the Ranbir Penal Code, confirming the findings of the Court Martial and the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT). The Court found no reason to interfere with the conviction but indicated that the sentence warranted reconsideration based on the circumstances surrounding the offence. The judgment emphasized the need for a proper sentence that considers various factors, including the nature of the offence and the offender's background.