Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Nullity of Proceedings – Hearing on a Date Fixed for Mention

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Court dates serve distinct purposes: (1) Mention: Case management—checking status, giving directions, fixing hearing dates; parties expect no substantive hearing. (2) Hearing: Substantive adjudication—taking evidence, hearing arguments, making final orders. Treating mention as hearing violates fair notice because: parties don't prepare for substantive hearing, witnesses…

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