With reference to the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements: 1. In constitutional cases, an appeal can be made to the Supreme Court only if the High Court certifies that the case involves a substantial question of law requiring constitutional interpretation. 2. The Supreme Court can grant special leave to appeal against any judgement of any court or tribunal in the country, including military courts. 3. An appeal lies to the Supreme Court from any judgment of a High Court only if the High Court certifies that the case involves a substantial question of law of general importance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

In constitutional matters, an appeal to the Supreme Court lies only if the High Court certifies that the case involves a substantial question of law requiring interpretation of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court can grant special leave to appeal from any court or tribunal except military tribunals and court martial.
In civil cases, an appeal lies to the Supreme Court from any judgement of a high court if the high court certifies the case involves a substantial question of law of general importance

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