Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Defence — Failure to Raise Objection at Trial Does Not Constitute Waiver of Jurisdictional Point

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that failure to raise a jurisdictional objection at trial does not constitute waiver, as jurisdiction is fundamental and can be raised at any stage, even for the first time on appeal. The principle applies in criminal procedure. It ensures that jurisdictional issues…

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