STATE OF PUNJAB vs AMARJIT SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's decision to reverse the first appellate court's order without formulating a substantial question of law was illegal, violating the requirements of Section 100 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908. The Court emphasized that the existence of a substantial question of law is essential for the exercise of jurisdiction in second appeals. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order dated 6th August, 2007, and remitted the matter back to the High Court for fresh adjudication.