In Brief
A soldier was dismissed from the Army after six years of service for fraudulent enrolment—having obtained his position using a fake relationship certificate. He challenged the dismissal, arguing the authorities should have followed formal court-martial procedures under a specific provision of the Army Act. The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal. The Court held that employment obtained through fraud is voidable and can be terminated summarily. Since the soldier admitted using a false certificate, the fraud vitiated his entire enrolment. The Court noted that no one can take advantage of their own wrongdoing, and disciplined forces are entitled to act firmly against fraudulent recruitment.
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