A High Court Single Judge’s summary dismissal of a second appeal without discussions or findings does not create binding authority on any question of law and does not set a precedent for subordinate courts or future litigants. Affirms the limited precedential value of non-speaking dismissal orders in civil procedure appeals in Telangana.
Summary
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Case Name | SA/271/2025 of Dongari Veeranna Vs Nalla Narsimha Rao |
| CNR | HBHC010295182025 |
| Date of Registration | 26-06-2025 |
| Decision Date | 27-10-2025 |
| Disposal Nature | DISMISSED |
| Judgment Author | RENUKA YARA J |
| Court | High Court for the State of Telangana |
| Precedent Value | Summary (no-reason) dismissal — does not operate as binding precedent |
| Type of Law | Civil Procedure / Appellate Practice |
Practical Impact
| Category | Impact |
|---|---|
| Binding On | Not binding as precedent; only disposal of the appeal between parties |
| Persuasive For | Not persuasive on questions of law, as no legal reasoning is recorded |
What’s New / What Lawyers Should Note
- Dismissal of a second appeal without a reasoned order does not decide any substantive legal issue or create precedent.
- Such orders have no precedential or persuasive value for future cases.
- No legal findings or clarifications can be cited or relied upon based on a summary dismissal.
Summary of Legal Reasoning
- The court recorded that arguments were heard from counsel for both sides.
- Without setting out reasons, discussing facts, or articulating answers to legal questions, both the interlocutory application (I.A.No.1 of 2025) and the main second appeal (S.A.No.271 of 2025) were dismissed via a non-speaking order.
- No findings were entered on facts or law, and no reference was made to authorities or statutes.
Statutory Analysis
- No statutory provisions are cited or discussed in the summary dismissal order.
Dissenting / Concurring Opinion Summary
- None; the summary order is by a single judge without any concurring or dissenting opinion.
Procedural Innovations
- None; the order follows standard procedure of summary dismissal after hearing arguments, without any procedural innovations.
Alert Indicators
- ✔ Precedent Followed – No change to existing law; the form of the order implies that only the appeal was dismissed, not that a substantive legal question was decided.