Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Issue Not Placed Before Court — Court Has No Business to Deal With It

Area of law: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Courts cannot adjudicate on issues not properly raised. The principle applies to all courts. The parties define the scope of litigation. The rule ensures fair notice. The court cannot decide unpleaded issues. The principle is fundamental.

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