Consider the following statements 1 The district judge does not have appellate jurisdiction in crimi...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. The district judge does not have appellate jurisdiction in criminal matters.

2. The sessions judge has power to impose capital punishment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

• The District Judge is the highest judicial authority in the district. He possesses original and appellate jurisdiction in both civil as well as criminal matters. The district judge exercises both judicial and administrative powers. He also has supervisory powers over all the subordinate courts in the district. Appeals against his orders and judgements lie to the High Court. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.

• The Sessions Judge has the power to impose any sentence including life imprisonment and capital punishment (death sentence). However,a capital punishment passed by him is subject to confirmation by the High Court, whether there is an appeal or not. Hence, statement 2 is correct