Sakhawat vs State of Uttar Pradesh 2025 INSC 777 - Trial Court Records Not To Be Called LCR
Practice and Procedure - The record of the Trial Court should not be referred to as “Lower Court Record”. Describing any Court as a “Lower Court” is against the ethos of our Constitution. (Para 25)
Criminal Investigation - The Police are under an obligation to carry out a fair investigation. This is a crucial aspect of fairness. The objective of the investigation is to ensure that the real culprits are brought to justice. The legal system must ensure that an innocent person is not punished. (Para 17)
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"Describing any Court as a “Lower Court” is against the ethos of our Constitution."
— CiteCase 🇮🇳 (@CiteCase) May 30, 2025
Supreme Court reiterates its direction not to refer Trial Court records as "Lower Court Record”. https://t.co/TlNCeQx05R pic.twitter.com/16VtQUj8ew