In Brief
This case concerns the jurisdictional authority to try members of the Assam Rifles for offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Union of India challenged a judgment quashing proceedings against Ranjit Kumar Saha, an Assam Rifles member. The Supreme Court held that Assam Rifles members are deemed part of the Indian Army for certain purposes and may be tried by the General Army Court Martial (GARC) for 'civil offences'—those triable by ordinary criminal courts—including anti-corruption violations. The Court concluded the GARC has clear jurisdiction under the Assam Rifles Act, 2006, and no ouster applies to Prevention of Corruption Act cases. The appeal was allowed.
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