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An appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court from any judgement of a High Court if the High Court :


A) has an appeal reversed an order of acquittal of a accused person and
sentenced him to death

B) certifies that the case is a fit one for appeal to the Supreme Court

C) has withdrawn for trial before itself any case from any subordinate court and
has convicted the accused person and sentenced him to death

D) in all the above cases

Correct Answer:
D) in all the above cases


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