M.Narayana v. The State Of Telangana

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE SHAMEEM AKTHER CRIMINAL REVISION CASE NO.707 OF 2018 ORDER:

This revision is filed under Sections 397 and 401 Cr.P.C aggrieved by the order, dated 23.02.2018, in Crl.A.No.20 of 2017, on the file of the Principal Sessions Judge, Mahabubnagar. 2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and perused the record.

3.

The Court below was pleased to pass the following order:

"Appellant absent. No representation. Hence the appeal is dismissed. Consequently, the impugned order stands confirmed." Even in the absence of the petitioner, the Court below ought to have passed the order on merits. The order is bereft of reasons. Hence, the order is liable to be set aside.

4.

Accordingly, the Criminal Revision Case is allowed setting aside the order, dated 23.02.2018, in Crl.A.No.20 of 2017, on the file of the Principal Sessions Judge, Mahabubnagar. The Court below is directed to dispose of the appeal in accordance with law. Miscellaneous petitions, if any pending in this revision shall stand closed.

------------------------------- DR.SHAMEEM AKTHER DATED: 13-04-2018 Hsd