Interlocutory Order Passed By Trial Court Can't Be Vacated By Appellate Court Unless Shown To Be Perverse, Arbitrary: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that an appellate court cannot vacate an interlocutory order passed by a trial court unless it is shown to be perverse or arbitrary. The case involved a challenge to a trial court’s interim order, which the appellate court overturned without sufficient justification. The Supreme Court held that appellate intervention in such orders must meet a high threshold to ensure judicial consistency. Legal analysts regard this ruling as a reaffirmation of procedural checks on appellate interference, ensuring that trial courts retain their authority in interim matters. The judgment advises litigants to present compelling evidence of arbitrariness before seeking appellate remedies. This decision underscores the judiciary’s focus on maintaining the integrity of trial court proceedings while balancing the need for checks and balances in the appellate process.