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Supreme Court of India · 2024-11-06

Union Of India vs Wg. Cdr. M.S.Mander

Citation / case number
2024 INSC 842
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Union Of India
Respondent
Wg. Cdr. M.S.Mander
Author
Abhay S. Oka
Bench
Abhay S. Oka

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the conviction of the respondent under Section 304 Part II IPC, along with charges under Sections 45 and 65 of the Air Force Act, 1950. The Court held that the Tribunal erred in setting aside the conviction without adequately considering all charges, particularly those related to the respondent's conduct and the circumstances leading to the deceased's death. The Court reinstated the conviction and sentence, emphasizing the need for accountability in military conduct under the relevant statutes.

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