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Supreme Court of India · 2026-02-12

Union Of India Through Its Secretary vs Sgt Girish Kumar And Ors

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Union Of India Through Its Secretary
Respondent
Sgt Girish Kumar And Ors
Author
Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha
Bench
Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the statutory provisions governing the appointment and service conditions of military personnel, specifically focusing on the rights of soldiers under the relevant service laws. The court analyzed whether the existing legal framework infringed upon fundamental rights or violated principles of equality and justice. It upheld the constitutional validity of the applicable laws, emphasizing the importance of maintaining discipline and hierarchy in the armed forces while safeguarding individual rights within the constitutional limits.

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