In Brief
The plaintiff appealed against dismissal of two suits to the High Court, which summarily rejected the appeals without discussing evidence or arguments. The Supreme Court held that the High Court, acting as a first appellate court, failed its legal duty. A first appeal is a valuable right allowing full rehearing on facts and law. The appellate court must appreciate all evidence, address every issue raised, and give reasoned findings. The Court set aside the judgment and remanded the appeals for fresh decision in accordance with law, emphasizing that appellate judgments must reflect conscious application of mind, not cursory disposal.
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