Question

appellate jurisdiction​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Appellate jurisdiction is the power of an appellate court to review, amend and overrule decisions of a trial court or other lower tribunal. Most appellate jurisdiction is legislatively created, and may consist of appeals by leave of the appellate court or by right.

Answer 2

Appellate Jurisdiction

( a ) Original Jurisdiction : The original jurisdiction extends to those cases which the Supreme Court has the authority to hear and decide in the first instance

( i ) between citizens of the country .

( ii ) between citizens and the government .

( iii ) between two or more state governments ; and

( iv ) between governments at the union and state level .

( b ) Appellate Jurisdiction : It is the highest court of appeal to civil and criminal cases . It can hear appeals against the decision of the High Courts .

( c ) Advisory Jurisdiction : As the highest court in the country , the Supreme Court gives legal advice to the President of India on any legal or constitutional matter referred to it . However , the advice is not binding on the Supreme Court .

( d ) Guardian of the Constitution : The Supreme Court acts as the guardian and final interpreter of the constitution . If the government passes any law or issues any order which is in violation of the constitution , the Supreme Court has the power to declare the law or order unconstitutional .

(e). Guardian of Fundamental Rights : The Supreme Courtalso acts asaguardian of the fundamental rights of the citizens . When a fundamental right of any citizen is violated by the government or any individual he / she can seek the protection of the Supreme Court .