SC dismisses PIL challenging appointment of next Army Chief

The Supreme Court dismissed the PIL challenging appointment of Lt. General Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief as the apex Court did not find any justifiable ground to entertain the petition.
The Supreme Court adjudged that the dismissal of the PIL shall not affect any pending proceedings against Lt. Gen. Singh and it also observed that the Government had gone through all allegations against Lt. Gen. Singh before clearing his appointment.

What this dismissal of plea may mean?

This dismissal of plea by Supreme Court now clears the way for appointment of Lt. General Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief.

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012