Question

Which of the following cases can be directly taken by Supreme Court by appeal in the normal course?

• A. All criminal cases where High court rejects to give certificate of appeal.
• B. Criminal cases where death punishment or 10 years imprisonment have been given.
• C. Civil cases with special leave for appeal.
• D. Criminal cases with special leave for appeal.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Criminal cases where death punishment or 10 years imprisonment have been given.

The appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court can be invoked by a certificate granted by the High Court concerned under Article 132(1), 133(1) or 134 of the constitution, involving substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the constitution. In criminal cases an appeal lies to the Supreme Court if the High Court has convicted the accused and sentenced him to death or to imprisonment for life or for a period of not less than 10 years.