Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Raising Issue Suo Motu — Court Must Afford Parties Opportunity to Address the Court

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

A court may raise an issue on its own motion but cannot decide it without hearing the parties. Fair hearing requires that parties be given opportunity to address the court on any suo motu issue. The principle applies to appellate practice and fair hearing. The…

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