Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Court Raising Issue Suo Motu — Duty to Invite Address of Parties

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

When a court raises an issue on its own motion that is fundamental to the case, it must hear the parties. The principle applies to all courts. Failure to do so violates fair hearing. The rule ensures that parties are not surprised. The court must…

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