Supreme Court of India · 2022-04-04
UNION OF INDIA vs MAJOR R. METRI NO. MR 08585N
- Citation / case number
- SC 2017/34058
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- UNION OF INDIA
- Respondent
- MAJOR R. METRI NO. MR 08585N
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B.R. GAVAI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B.R. GAVAI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE L. NAGESWARA RAO
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the cross-appeals concerning the Armed Forces Tribunal's decision to set aside the conviction of Major R. Metri under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Army Act. The court upheld the Tribunal's order that reinstated the officer with a reprimand and forfeiture of seniority, while also clarifying the legal standards for corruption offenses in military contexts. The outcome reinforced the Tribunal's authority in military disciplinary matters and emphasized the need for due process in such cases.