STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH vs LALAI SINGH YADAV

The Supreme Court held that Section 99-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure mandates the government to explicitly state the grounds for forfeiture of a publication. The Court dismissed the appeal, emphasizing that omitting the grounds would undermine the right to appeal and the liberty of individuals. The ruling reinforced that a formal statement of grounds is essential and cannot be implied, thereby upholding the High Court's decision to quash the forfeiture order due to the government's failure to comply with this requirement.