Question

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

Answer 1

Article 134 of the Constitution of India provides that the Supreme court hears appeals against the judgment of High Court in criminal proceedings if:

1) the appeal came before the high court and it reversed the order of acquittal (release) of an accused person and sentenced him to death or imprisonment for life or for ten years;

2) the High court has taken before itself any case from subordinate court and convicted the accused person and sentenced him to death or imprisonment for life or for ten years

3) the High court certifies that the case is fit for appeal to supreme court.