Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Jurisdiction of Court Martial — Persons Subject to Service Law — Terminal Leave

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Officers on terminal leave remain subject to service law. The principle applies to military law. They can be tried by court martial within three months of discharge. The rule ensures accountability. The court martial has jurisdiction. The principle is well-established.

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