Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Suo Motu Issue of Law — Duty to Afford Parties Hearing

Area of law: APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court: Supreme Court

Courts may raise issues suo motu, but parties must be heard. The principle applies to all courts. Failure to hear parties violates fair hearing. The rule protects procedural fairness. The court may invite counsel to address the issue. The principle is fundamental.

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