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      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 The High court has in appeal reversed an order of acquittal of a person Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C There is a substantial question of law involved in it 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Court— (a) has on appeal reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and sentenced him to death; or (b) has withdrawn for trial before itself any case from any court subordinate to its authority and has in such trial convicted the accused person and sentenced him to death; or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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