G. Amalorpavam & Ors vs R.C. Diocese Of Madurai & Ors

The Supreme Court held that compliance with Order 41 Rule 31 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is mandatory, but substantial compliance may suffice if the appellate court's judgment allows for ascertainment of findings. The Court found that the High Court correctly determined that the lower appellate court had substantially complied with the requirements, thus upholding the dismissal of the Second Appeal and the Review Petition. The judgment emphasized that non-compliance does not necessarily render a judgment void if justice has not been compromised.