Archive · 25 Jun 2025
SC Rejects Commando's Plea in Dowry Death Case
A man who was convicted of killing his wife tried to get out of going to jail by saying he was a Black Cat commando.
He mentioned his involvement in Operation Sindoor.
However, the Supreme Court said that being a soldier doesn't mean he can avoid punishment for a crime at home.
The court explained that military service doesn't protect him from the law, so he must still surrender and serve his sentence.
The court is reviewing his appeal but ordered him to surrender.
Supreme Court rejected a Black Cat commando's defense citing participation in Operation Sindoor.
Baljinder Singh, convicted of dowry murder, claimed immunity due to his military service.
The court stated military service does not provide immunity for domestic crimes.
Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and K. Vinod Chandran presided over the case.
The court ordered Singh to surrender within two weeks but admitted his appeal.
- Who
- Baljinder Singh, the Supreme Court.
- What
- The Supreme Court rejected the defense of a soldier accused of dowry murder.
- When
- The Supreme Court made the ruling on Tuesday.
- Where
- The Supreme Court.
- Why
- Singh sought exemption from surrendering, citing his military service and participation in Operation Sindoor.
Accused's Argument
Supreme Court's Ruling
Immunity
Accused's Argument
Military service should provide immunity.
Supreme Court's Ruling
The Supreme Court denied the exemption.
- Accused
- Baljinder Singh
- Charge
- Dowry murder
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Defense
- Operation Sindoor
- Ruling
- Exemption denied; Surrender in two weeks
- Justices
- Ujjal Bhuyan, K. Vinod Chandran
Sources
Commando Accused Of Killing Wife Says He Was In Op Sindoor. What Court Said
'Serving During Op Sindoor Doesn't Give You Immunity': SC To Commando Accused Of Killing Wife
Black Cat commando seeks exemption in murder case, says he was in Op Sindoor
Supreme Court Rejects Military Service Defense In Two-Decade-Old Dowry Death Case
Participating in Operation Sindoor doesn’t give you immunity: SC in dowry death case
SC rejects Operation Sindoor excuse in dowry death case
‘Participating in Op Sindoor does not grant immunity to commit atrocity at home’: SC denies relief to Black Cat Commando accused of killing wife
SC Snubs Elite Commando in Wife's Dowry Death Case: ‘Operation Sindoor No Shield’
