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Mention two types of cases in which the High Court exercises Appellate Jurisdiction.

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Appellate jurisdiction of the High Courts is both civil and criminal.

  1. In Civil cases the High Courts hear the appeals against the decisions of District Judges.
  2. In Criminal cases appellate jurisdiction consists of Appeals:
    1. Against the judgement of a Sessions Judge or an Additional Sessions Judge, where the sentence of imprisonment exceeds seven years.
    2. Against the judgement of Assistant Sessions Judge, the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate or other Judicial Magistrates, where the sentence of imprisonment exceeds four years.

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