Summary
- The Kerala High Court has ruled that an Investigating Officer can be appointed as the Prosecutor in a Navy court-martial, citing no prohibition in the Navy (Discipline and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations, 1965.
- The Court upheld Regulation 178(3), affirming its constitutionality under Article 33 of the Constitution, while dismissing concerns over fair trial rights under Article 21.
- This decision came during cross-appeals involving the Union of India and a Navy personnel challenging the dual role of the Investigating Officer.
- The ruling clarifies procedural norms for court-martial proceedings, potentially impacting future military trials and their adherence to regulations.
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