Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Fundamental Rights — Right to Fair Hearing — Delivery of Judgment in Open Court

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Judgment must be delivered in open court. The constitutional requirement is mandatory. The principle applies to all courts. Delivery in camera violates fair hearing. The rule promotes transparency and public accountability. Any judgment delivered in chambers is a nullity. The principle is fundamental.

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