Supreme Court of India

Sunil @ Balo Das and Ors v. Rajesh Das and Ors.

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Reported as [2008] 3 S.C.R. 170
Bench Dr. Arijit Pasayat J.
Decided 21 February 2008

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Judgment/Order: Non-reasoned order- Judicial propriety of- Helq: Single Judge of the High Court arrived at abrupt conclusion without analyzing evidence and indicating reasons thereof - Reasons substitute subjectivity by objectivity - Right to reason is an indispensable part of a sound judicial system - Spelling out reasons is one of the statutory requirements of natural justice - Reasons are essential for the Courts to perform appellate functions/exercise power of judicial review - Absence of reasons rendered judgment of High Court unsustainable - Matter remitted to High Court for disposal

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