Indian Polity • JudiciaryHard
What is the scope of the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in criminal matters?
A. It lies automatically against any acquittal order passed by a Sessions Court.
B. It lies against any judgment of a High Court if the High Court certifies that the case is fit for appeal or reverses an acquittal and sentences a person to death.✓ Correct Answer
C. It can only be invoked if the Prime Minister recommends it.
D. It is restricted solely to appeals against military tribunals.
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 134 of the Constitution governs the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in criminal matters, permitting appeals against High Court judgments that reverse acquittals and award death sentences or where the High Court certifies the case as fit. Criminal appeals do not lie automatically against every acquittal order without meeting stringent constitutional thresholds. The Prime Minister has no constitutional role in authorizing judicial appeals. Judicial powers of the apex court are essential topics in constitutional law.
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