STATE OF U.P. vs M/S. WASIM AHMED

The Supreme Court held that the Allahabad High Court's dismissal of the first appeal was unsustainable as it failed to apply its mind to the merits of the case, violating the requirement for a reasoned decision in accordance with law. The Court emphasized that a first appeal must be decided on both law and facts, and thus set aside the High Court's order, directing it to rehear the appeal with proper consideration. The appeal was allowed, and the matter was remanded to the High Court for a fresh decision within two months.