This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
The sentence awarded by a court may be enhanced by the 
Select and explain. 
A. Magistrate court, B. High court, C. Higher court, D. None of the above
C: Higher court
Answer: C: Higher court 
Explanation: Sentence awarded by court may be enhanced or decreased by the court of higher rank (higher court).
Ranking of criminal courts in India in decreasing order are :- Supreme court (highest rank) > High court > district session court > assistant session court > magistrate court (UM > 1st class magistrate > 2nd class magistrate).
Also known: Even if there is no appeal, the death sentence passed by the sessions court has to be confirmed by HC before execution.