Question

Mention appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in regard to civil matters.

Answer 1

The Supreme Court most importantly is a court of appeal and hears appeals against the judgment of the lower court. Article 133 of the Constitution provide for an appeal to the supreme court from the judgment of High Court in civil matters.

The appeal lies when High Court certifies that:

1) the case involves a substantial (material) question of law ;

2) the question needs to be decided by the Supreme Court.