Section 1

Short title and extent.

The Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act, 1970

  • Act 28 of 1970
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Department of Justice
About this Act

An Act to enlarge the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in regard to criminal matters.

All sections
    (1) This Act may be called the Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act, 1970.
     (2) It extends to the whole of India 1 ***.

Notes

1. The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 37 of 1972, s. 2 (w.e.f. 20-8-1972).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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