Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE – Raising Issues Suo Motu – Parties Must Be Heard Before Decision

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

An appellate court may raise issues on its own motion, but must give parties an opportunity to be heard before deciding. Failure to do so violates fair hearing. The principle ensures that parties are not taken by surprise. The court cannot base its decision on…

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