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Section 1 of The Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act, 1970
Short title and extent.
- (1)This Act may be called the Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act, 1970.
- (2)It extends to the whole of India 1 ***.
Summary
- This section establishes the official name of the law as the Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act, 1970.
- This section defines where the law applies, stating that it extends to the whole of India.
- This section acts as the introductory portion that clarifies the title and geographical reach of this specific act.
Practical examples
1A law student named Rajesh is citing this Act in a mock court competition on June 15, 2026. Under Section 1, he uses the official name, the Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act, 1970, to refer to this law.
2On August 20, 2026, a citizen named Kavita wants to know if this national law applies to her home town of Kochi in the state of Kerala. Under Section 1, because Kerala is part of the whole of India, the Act is fully active there.
FAQ
1. What is the official title of this law?
The official title is the Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act, 1970.
2. What is the geographic coverage of this law?
It extends to the whole of India.
3. What year is mentioned in the official name of the law?
The year 1970.
Test yourself
Q1.What is the official name of the Act according to Section 1?
Q2.Where does this Act apply according to Section 1(2)?
Q3.Which year is part of the official title of this Act?
Q4.How many sub-sections are there in Section 1?
Q5.Which court is named in the title of the Act?