LAKHI NARAYAN SONOWAL vs STATE OF ASSAM

The Supreme Court held that the Appellate Bench of the High Court should have exercised its jurisdiction to recall the order dismissing the appeal for non-prosecution. The Court set aside the orders dated 22nd August 2007 and 17th September 2007, restoring the writ appeal to its original position for disposal on merits in accordance with law. The decision emphasizes the importance of ensuring that appeals are heard on their merits rather than dismissed for procedural lapses.