RAJENDRAPAUL RAMASARAN DASS SHARMA vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court held that the High Court must provide a speaking order when dismissing an appeal, as established in Mustaq Hussain v. State of Bombay and reiterated in K. K. Jain v. State of Maharashtra. The Court emphasized that a mere dismissal in limine without reasons does not suffice, as it denies the appellant clarity on the points considered. Consequently, the Court remanded the case to the High Court for a proper hearing and reasoned decision.