In Brief
Srinivas Gambhir's heirs sought to prove a Will dated 19.12.1976 bequeathing his property to them. The trial court dismissed their suit, and the High Court dismissed their appeal without adequately examining the evidence or addressing the parties' contentions. The Supreme Court held that the High Court failed to comply with mandatory procedural requirements for appellate decisions under Order 41 Rule 31 CPC—it did not record findings with reasons on all framed issues or appreciate the oral evidence presented. The Court set aside the High Court's judgment and remanded the case for fresh consideration within six months, emphasizing that appellate courts must demonstrate conscious application of mind and provide reasoned findings on every issue and contention raised.",
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