Can a party appeal to the Supreme Court if they were sentenced to death by a High Court in a criminal proceeding?
Yes, a party can appeal to the Supreme Court if they were sentenced to death by a High Court in a criminal proceeding. This is allowed under Article 134(1)(b) of the Indian Constitution, which states that an appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court from any judgment, final order or sentence in a criminal proceeding of a High Court if the High Court has convicted the accused person and sentenced him to death.