From which court’s decisions does the Supreme Court hear appeals under Article 185?

A. A High Court

B. A Union Council only

C. The Election Commission in every matter automatically

D. A foreign court

Explanation

Subject to Article 185 and Article 175F, Article 185 gives the Supreme Court jurisdiction to hear and determine appeals from judgments, decrees, final orders, or sentences of a High Court. Appeals outside the specified categories require leave from the Supreme Court.

Source

Pakistan Code — Constitution of Pakistan (Twenty-Seventh Amendment incorporated)

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