SAVITHRAMMA vs DEPUTY COMMNR., MANDYA DISTT. .

The Supreme Court held that the Division Bench of the High Court failed to provide a speaking and reasoned order as required under Section 4 of the Karnataka High Court Act. The Court set aside the impugned judgment and remitted the matter back to the High Court for a proper decision in accordance with law, emphasizing the necessity for a reasoned order. The appeal was allowed with a directive for the High Court to resolve the matter within three months.