Madhav @ Mahadev vs Sindhu Patil & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in dismissing the Regular First Appeal without considering the oral and documentary evidence presented by the parties, which is a requirement for the First Appellate Court. The Court emphasized that failure to evaluate such evidence warrants setting aside the impugned order. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, the High Court's order was set aside, and the matter was remitted for a fresh hearing in accordance with law.