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.