Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Raising Points Suo Motu — Court Must Afford Parties Opportunity to Be Heard

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Suo motu points require hearing parties before decision. The principle applies to appellate practice. The discretion is exercised sparingly. The rule protects fair hearing. The appellant must show that extraneous matters influenced the decision. The principle is well-established.

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