Question

Discuss the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India in criminal matters.

Answer 1

Under Article 134 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court enjoys appellate jurisdiction in criminal cases. An appeal lies when a High Court overturns an order of acquittal and awards the death sentence, or when it withdraws a case from a lower court and sentences the accused to death. Additionally, the Supreme Court can hear criminal appeals through a Special Leave Petition under Article 136.