In Brief
K.S. Kalinga Rayan was convicted by a Special Court for Prevention of Corruption in Coimbatore and appealed to the High Court. The High Court disposed of his criminal appeal on merits without hearing his counsel, who failed to appear despite multiple hearings. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment, finding that the judgment discussed only prosecution evidence without addressing defence evidence. The Court remitted the case for fresh hearing in the interest of justice, imposed costs of Rs. 25,000, and revived the interim suspension order pending final disposal by the High Court.
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