SANTOSH vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against the Allahabad High Court's order dismissing Criminal Revision No.1622 of 1989, which was decided ex-parte due to the appellant's non-appearance. The Court held that the dismissal was inappropriate as it did not consider the reasons for the absence of counsel, and thus remitted the matter back to the High Court for fresh consideration on merits. The order emphasized the importance of fair hearing and the right to be represented in legal proceedings.