Supreme Court Directs Registry to Cease Referring to 'Trial Courts' as 'Lower Courts'

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has scheduled a hearing date of 6th August, 2024 for the Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 1936/2019. The matter arises from the final judgment and order dated 09-10-2018 in Criminal Appeal No. 2670/1982, passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. Case Background: The petitioners, Sakhawat & Anr., have sought special leave to appeal against the aforementioned judgment of…