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Which court sits at the top of the judicial hierarchy in India and is the final court of appeal in civil and criminal matters?
The Supreme Court of India is at the top of the judicial hierarchy and is the final court of appeal in civil and criminal matters. High Courts are the highest courts within States, but their decisions can still be appealed to the Supreme Court.
- AHigh Court of the State concerned
- BSupreme Court of IndiaCorrect
- CCourt of the District and Sessions Judge
- DNational Company Law Tribunal
Explanation
The Supreme Court is the apex court under the Constitution and the final court of appeal. High Courts are the highest courts within a State, but their decisions can be appealed to the Supreme Court. District courts and tribunals are lower in the hierarchy.
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