SIDDANNA APPARAO PATIL vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court held that while the High Court has the power to dismiss appeals summarily under Section 410 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, it must not do so if the appeal raises arguable and substantial questions of law and fact. The Court emphasized that the High Court should provide reasons for rejecting such appeals. The order of the High Court dismissing the appellant's appeal was set aside, and the matter was remitted for fresh consideration, reinforcing the principle that appellants are entitled to a fair hearing.