MUSTAQ AHMED MOHED HUSSAIN MUKHTAR HUSSAIN ALI HUSSAIN vs THE STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's summary dismissal of an appeal under Section 421 Cr.P.C. must be based on a judicial scrutiny of the appeal and the impugned order, requiring the recording of reasons even for concise dismissals. The Court emphasized that arguable points raised by the appellants necessitate a thorough examination rather than a mere dismissal. Consequently, the Court remanded the case back to the High Court for a fresh decision, underscoring the importance of addressing all points raised in the appeal.