In Brief
The appellants sought specific performance of an agreement against the respondents. The trial court decreed the suit in 1984, but the High Court's Single Judge reversed this in 1998. The Division Bench dismissed the appellants' further appeal by a terse order without reasoning. The Supreme Court held that appellate courts must issue detailed reasoned orders addressing facts, issues, submissions, and legal principles. The Division Bench's cryptic judgment violated procedural requirements under the Code of Civil Procedure and deprived parties of understanding the decision basis. The Supreme Court remanded the case for fresh hearing on merits.
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