Disappointed with High Court: Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Second Appeal

The SC criticized the Chhattisgarh HC for misinterpreting Section 100 of the CPC, 1908, and failing to frame a proper substantial question of law.

The case concerned a land sale dispute where the trial court ruled for the plaintiffs, but the first appellate court reversed it due to delays, ordering a refund but the High Court restored the trial court's decision, ignoring key issues.

The SC set aside the High Court's ruling, upheld the appellate court's order, and stressed the need for HC to strictly follow legal principles under Section 100 of CPC, 1908.