Question

Which of the following is related to the Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India?

• A. Adjudication of disputes between the Union and the States
• B. This jurisdiction is applicable in both civil and criminal cases
• C. Supreme Court is a "Court of Appeal"
• D. Adjudication of disputes between the States

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

Supreme Court is a "Court of Appeal"

Jurisdiction is the power exercised by a court to carry out judgement, interpret laws, and to settle disputes. The Supreme Court has different kinds of jurisdictions like original, appellate and advisory. Under Appellate jurisdiction, the Supreme Court can change the decision or reduce the sentence passed by any of the lower courts. Appellate Jurisdiction is applicable in both civil and criminal cases.