Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Pleadings — Striking Out Suo Motu — Parties Must Be Heard Before Pleadings Are Struck Out

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Pleadings are crucial as they determine the course of trial. Their validity should be tested early, but not without hearing parties. The principle applies to civil procedure. The rule prevents summary dismissal of pleadings without affording parties a hearing. Fair hearing requires that parties be…

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