<prompt> The sentence awarded by a court may be enhanced by theMagistrate courtHigh courtHigher courtNone of the above  <response>: 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. 