Supreme Court of India

Pradeep Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

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Reported as [2007] 5 S.C.R. 358
Bench Dr. Arintpasayat and Lokeshwarsinghpanta JJ.
Decided 19 April 2007

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Army Act, 1950: ss. 39- and 116--Dismissal for absence without /eave-Acting Naik in Army-Remaining absent without /eave-Withdrawal of rank and Summary Court-Martial-Punishment of dismissal awarded-Held: on facts, case is covered by rules relating to acting ranks contained in Army Instruction Nos. 84 and 88-Withdrawal of rank was on account of soldier's absence and was not punishment in that sense-Punishment of dismissal awarded by Summary Court-Martial upheld. s.3(v)-"Commanding Officer"-Officiating Commanding Officer convening Summary Court-Martial-Held, High Court was right in holding that

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