Balbir Singh vs Union of India on 15 October 2026

ORDER

The appellant was punished by a District Court Martial (DCM) for commission of two civil offences. He was charged for using criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty contrary to Section 354 of Indian Penal Code and house breaking by night in order to commit an offence punishable with imprisonment contrary to Section 457 of Indian Penal Code. The sentence awarded to him was reduction to rank, rigorous imprisonment for one year and dismissal from service.

The applicant broke into the house of Nk Rajan Singh Pal on the night of 25/26.06.2012 for using criminal force against his wife Mrs. Seema Pal. He put his hands on her neck and tongue in her mouth.

Vide order dated 01.05.2015, his post confirmation petition has been dismissed. The order is on record as Annexure A-6.

The appellant had submitted a confessional statement and admitted his mistake during Summary of Evidence. He also pleaded guilty.

In the interest of justice, finally adjourned to 12.11.2026.

(Lt Gen (Dr) Ranbir Singh)

(Justice Sudhir Mittal) Member (A)

Member (J)

15th Oct, 2026 ‘b’