Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Fundamental Rights – Suo Motu Decision Without Hearing Parties

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A court must not raise a point on its own motion (suo motu) and resolve it without hearing the parties—no matter how clear the point appears. This violates fair hearing. The proper procedure is to raise the issue and invite counsel to address it before…

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