Case Law Analysis
|Madras High Court
Section 483 BNSS | Appellate Courts Must Examine Records & Appoint Amicus Before Default Dismissal of Criminal Appeals : Madras HC
Madras High Court rules that appellate courts cannot dismiss criminal appeals for default without reviewing trial records or appointing amicus curiae, especially in cases involving personal liberty. The judgment reinforces the duty of appellate courts to adjudicate on merits, aligning with Supreme Court precedents on natural justice and fair hearing.