The Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of a soldier with Schizophrenia, granting him a disability pension after criticizing the lack of proper justification in the Medical Board’s report regarding his discharge. The court emphasized a liberal interpretation of laws benefiting individuals and highlighted the necessity for clear reasoning in such cases.
On Tuesday (17th Sept), the Supreme Court dismissed the criminal proceedings against Army personnel involved in the killing of 13 civilians during a 2021 operation in Nagaland’s Mon district. In December 2021, the Indian Army mistakenly opened fire on civilians in Nagaland, killing six people. Subsequent protests led to further civilian deaths. Despite evidence provided by the Nagaland Police, the Centre denied sanction for prosecution under the AFSPA. The Supreme Court has dismissed criminal proceedings against Army personnel involved in the incident.
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Yesterday, On 16th July, The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, issued a notice to the Defence Ministry in response to Nagaland’s plea to prosecute 30 Army personnel involved in the Mon killings. This comes after the Central government denied prosecution sanction under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. The incident, which sparked public outcry, occurred during a flawed military operation in December 2021.
