In Brief
The appellants were convicted by a Sessions Court for offences under IPC sections 323, 324, and 452 after being acquitted by the Magistrate. They filed a criminal revision in the High Court, but it was dismissed ex parte without any reasons being assigned. The Supreme Court held that dismissing a revision petition without applying judicial mind or assigning reasons violates principles of natural justice. The Court set aside the High Court's order and remanded the case for a fresh, reasoned decision on merits by the High Court.
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