ARUN S/O MAHADEORAO DAMKA vs ADDITIONAL INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's dismissal of a writ petition in limine without a reasoned order violates the principles of justice and accountability under Article 226 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that High Courts must provide brief reasons when rejecting petitions to facilitate better understanding and review by higher courts. Consequently, the Supreme Court allowed the appeal, directing the High Court to admit the writ petition and decide it on merits, as the reversion of the petitioner raised substantial questions under Article 311(2).