RAMAVILASOM GRANDHASALA vs N.S.S. KARAYOGAM

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in allowing a second appeal without formulating a substantial question of law as mandated by sub-section (4) of Section 100 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The Court reiterated that the requirement to frame such a question is essential for the High Court to acquire jurisdiction to decide a second appeal on merits. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's judgment and remanded the matter for reconsideration after proper formulation of the substantial question of law.