Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Jurisdiction — Raising Issue of Jurisdiction at Any Stage

Area of law: APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court: Supreme Court

Jurisdiction is fundamental and can be raised at any stage—in the trial court, on appeal, or even for the first time in the Supreme Court. No procedural bar prevents challenging jurisdiction. The court may also raise jurisdiction suo motu. The principle reflects that without jurisdiction,…

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