The Supreme Court consists of the High Court and the Court of Appeal and hears both criminal and civil cases.High CourtThe High Court exercises original and appellate jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases. It hears cases in the first instance as well as cases on appeal from the State Courts.Court of AppealThe Court of Appeal hears appeals of civil and criminal cases from the High Court. The Court of Appeal is presided over by the Chief Justice, and in his absence, a Judge of Appeal or a Judge of the High Court. The Court of Appeal is usually made up of three Judges. However, certain appeals may be heard by only two, five or any greater uneven number of Judges.
The Supreme Court consists of the High Court and the Court of Appeal and hears both criminal and civil cases.High CourtThe High Court exercises original and appellate jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases. It hears cases in the first instance as well as cases on appeal from the State Courts.Court of AppealThe Court of Appeal hears appeals of civil and criminal cases from the High Court. The Court of Appeal is presided over by the Chief Justice, and in his absence, a Judge of Appeal or a Judge of the High Court. The Court of Appeal is usually made up of three Judges. However, certain appeals may be heard by only two, five or any greater uneven number of Judges.
The Supreme Court consists of the High Court and the Court of Appeal and hears both criminal and civil cases.High CourtThe High Court exercises original and appellate jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases. It hears cases in the first instance as well as cases on appeal from the State Courts.Court of AppealThe Court of Appeal hears appeals of civil and criminal cases from the High Court. The Court of Appeal is presided over by the Chief Justice, and in his absence, a Judge of Appeal or a Judge of the High Court. The Court of Appeal is usually made up of three Judges. However, certain appeals may be heard by only two, five or any greater uneven number of Judges.