If more than one person is found guilty in a single trial and the case is appealable, both the person found guilty and the other defendants have the right to appeal the case.
• Appeal while in jail- A person has the legal right to file an appeal while in jail. If a prisoner is already serving time and wants to appeal his conviction, he can do so by submitting an appeal form to the official in charge of the prison. The correctional officer has a responsibility to forward this appeal to the proper court. Without being heard by an appellate court, no jail appeal may be rejected.
• Appeal from the State- In the event that the state government deems the punishment to be insufficient, an appeal may be lodged. The accused will have the chance to provide his own defence. The accused individual has the option to appeal for acquittal or for mercy in the sentence. Additionally, the state where the High Court issued the acquittal order may submit an appeal in the case. Such an appeal may be heard by the top court.
If the offender is found guilty by the high court, the high court may issue bail if the crime is one that can be done so.