The sentence awarded by a court may be enhanced by the
Correct Answer: Higher court
Description: Sentence awarded by court may be enhanced or decreased by the court of higher rank (higher court).
Ranking of criminal courts in India in decreasing order are :- Supreme court (highest rank) > High court > district session court > assistant session court > magistrate court (UM > 1st class magistrate > 2nd class magistrate).
Also known: Even if there is no appeal, the death sentence passed by the sessions court has to be confirmed by HC before execution.
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