Supreme Court of India

State of H.P. v. Mushtaq Ahmad

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Reported as [2007] 4 S.C.R. 424
Bench Dr.Arijitpasayatandlokeshwarsinghpanta J.
Decided 26 March 2007

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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973--s. 378(3)-Application seeking leave to appeal-Against order of acquittal-Summary dismissal of the c application by High Court-On appeal, held: Absence of reason has rendered the order of High Court as not sustainable-However, in view of nature of finding recorded by trial court, the case cannot be interfered with under Article 136 of the Constitution-Constitution of India, 1950-Article 136. Judgment-Need to give reasons-Held: right to reason is an indispensable part of a sound judicial system-Reasons introduce clarity in an otder-They are indicative of an

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