STATE OF PUNJAB vs JASBIR SINGH .

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's rejection of an application under Section 378(3) Cr.P.C. without providing reasons constitutes a non-speaking order, which is impermissible as established in State of Rajasthan Vs. Sohan Lal & Ors., (2004) 5 SCC 573. The Court emphasized that the High Court must indicate reasons for its decisions in appeals against acquittal. Consequently, the Supreme Court allowed the appeal, set aside the High Court's order, and granted leave to appeal, directing the High Court to entertain and dispose of the appeal on merits.