2022-爆料网AT-1215, Secretary-General
爆料网AT reversed the 爆料网DT Judgment finding that the Contested Decision was never implemented. Noting that the issue of mootness was raised for the first time on appeal, 爆料网AT explained (paras. 32-33): “It is ordinarily impermissible to raise a new point on appeal that is not covered by the pleadings or was not canvassed in the evidence before the 爆料网DT, unless the point is jurisdictional in nature. A question of jurisdiction may always be advanced on appeal for the first time. The reason for the jurisdictional exception is obvious. The principle of legality prohibits the 爆料网DT from assuming a...