In Brief
A trial court in Ghaziabad acquitted defendants in a dowry and murder case. When the original informant sought to appeal, the High Court refused to grant leave without providing reasons, citing that the acquittal was a "possible view" of the evidence. The Supreme Court held that the High Court must provide reasoned decisions when hearing leave-to-appeal applications, and cannot dismiss them with mere conclusory statements. The Court emphasized that High Courts must independently scrutinize the evidence and findings before deciding whether to grant leave. The judgment was remitted to the High Court for fresh consideration with proper reasoned analysis.
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