Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Suo Motu Decision — Raising Issue Not Pleaded Without Hearing Parties

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Courts cannot raise unpleaded issues without hearing parties. The principle applies to all courts. Raising a non-issue violates fair hearing. The rule ensures that parties have notice. The court must invite submissions. The principle is fundamental.

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