SHAMINDER SINGH vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court set aside the order of the Allahabad High Court which dismissed the appellant's application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure without addressing the merits. The Court emphasized that the High Court must consider the application on its own merits, as the appellant was not aware of the proceedings against him until a non-bailable warrant was issued. The Court directed the High Court to expedite the hearing of the case, thereby allowing the appeal.