Question

    In a criminal matter, appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court from the order of a High Court, if________. 

    A The matter is of general public importance. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B There is a substantial question of law involved in it Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The high court has in appeal reversed an order of acquittal of a person Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The high court has in appeal reversed an order of acquittal of a person and sentenced him to death Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Constitution Article 134. Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in regard to criminal matters —( 1) An appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court from any judgment, final order or sentence in a criminal proceeding of a High Court in the territory of India if the High Court— (a) has on appeal reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and sentenced him to death; or (b) has withdrawn for trial before itself any case from any court subordinate to its authority and has in such trial convicted the accused person and sentenced him to death; or (c) certifies under article 134A that the case is a fit one for appeal to the Supreme Court

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