Section 1 of SCECAJA : Section 1: Short Title And Extent

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a person named Rohan is convicted of a serious crime in a High Court in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Previously, Rohan could only appeal to the Supreme Court if the case involved a substantial question of law. However, with the enactment of the Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act, 1970, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is expanded, allowing Rohan to potentially appeal his conviction directly to the Supreme Court on broader grounds, as this Act applies to the whole of India, including Maharashtra.