In Brief
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court order that had been passed under Article 227 of the Constitution because it failed to record any reasons for its decision, despite both parties advancing detailed submissions. The Court held that while elaborate reasons are not always necessary, when the High Court decides petitions under Article 227, it must record at least brief reasons to enable appellate review. The Court remitted the matter for reconsideration by another judge with proper reasoned findings.
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