STATE OF M.P vs GIRIRAJ DUBEY

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's refusal to grant leave to appeal against a judgment of acquittal must be accompanied by reasons, as mandated by law. The Court found that the High Court's order was cryptic and lacked the necessary reasoning, thereby constituting a non-application of mind. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and directed it to reconsider the application for leave to appeal with proper reasoning, emphasizing the importance of judicial accountability under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code.