96In the context of judicial proceedings, it should be borne in mind that the principle of equality of arms, which is a corollary of the very concept of a fair hearing, implies that each party must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to present his case, including his evidence, under conditions that do not place him at a substantial disadvantage vis-à-vis his opponent (judgment of 6 November 2012, Otis and Others, C‑199/11, EU:C:2012:684, paragraph 71).
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