History & Civics
Mention two types of cases in which the High Court exercises Appellate Jurisdiction.
Answer
Appellate jurisdiction of the High Courts is both civil and criminal.
- In Civil cases the High Courts hear the appeals against the decisions of District Judges.
- In Criminal cases appellate jurisdiction consists of Appeals:
- Against the judgement of a Sessions Judge or an Additional Sessions Judge, where the sentence of imprisonment exceeds seven years.
- Against the judgement of Assistant Sessions Judge, the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate or other Judicial Magistrates, where the sentence of imprisonment exceeds four years.