DHONDIBA GUNDU POMAJE & ORS. vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court emphasized that under Section 421 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the High Court must provide reasons for summarily dismissing a criminal appeal. The Court held that the absence of reasons burdens the Supreme Court with appeals that should be addressed by the High Court, leading to unnecessary delays and anxiety for convicted individuals. The Court reiterated that an arguable case must be established before dismissal, and the practice of one-word dismissals is discouraged.