Arundhati @ Harshana vs Iranna @ Veerendra

The Supreme Court held that the High Court of Karnataka erred in dismissing the first appeal in a divorce case on grounds of cruelty and desertion without issuing notice to the respondent or considering the evidence on record. The Court emphasized the necessity of a reasoned order and proper examination of materials before dismissing an appeal. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment and remitted the case for fresh determination, ensuring due process is followed.