The sentence awarded by a court may be enhanced by the

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.