INSIDE THE SUPREME COURT: KEY PROCEDURAL TAKEAWAYS
Introduction The Supreme Court, the final frontier for justice, is where complex cases reach their ultimate resolution. A recent visit to the Supreme Court provided us with a fascinating glimpse into the world of criminal appeals, revealing a detailed landscape of procedural integrity and the importance of compliance with court rules. In this report, we dive into the major cases, procedural intricacies, and propose practical solutions to common challenges. We arrived at the Supreme Court around 8:30 a.m., we saw the court's machinery in action, court personnel meticulously preparing for the day. Before 9:00 a.m., the justices had taken their seats, signaling the start of proceedings. The cases presented highlighted frequent procedural hurdles, including issues of timely filing, extensions for appeals, fiat requirements, and counsel limitations. Cases 1. Criminal Appeals o Two cases stood out as the appellants sought the "trinity prayers"—1) an extension of time to s