Ajay Kumar Singh Vs. The Flag Officer Commanding-In-Chief
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Head Note
Indian Penal Code,1860 - Section 342 , Section 392
Navy Act, 1957 - Section 77(2) - Criminal Courts and Court Martial (Adjustment of Jurisdiction) Rules, 1978 - Robbery - Wrongful confinement of the bank manager and cashier - Possession of country made pistol and three rounds of ammunition whilst committing the offence - Accused had remained absent without leave - Court Martial - the tribunal has acquitted the appellant-DK Singh on the ground that the prosecution has not established the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt - It is not as if, the appellant-DK Singh was honourably acquitted - Appellant-DK Singh who was only granted benefit of doubt cannot seek for reinstatement and the consequential benefits and his appeal is also liable to be dismissed.
Topic(s)-Robbery