<s>[INST] What are the powers of the appellate court? [/INST] The appellate court exercises statutory powers under civil and criminal procedure codes. It can upholdreversemodify or remand the lower court decision. It can condone delayorder retrialspermit new grounds/evidence or impose costs. Interim orders may be passed for stay on execution of decrees. Final judgment of reversal or modification is passed based on merit after hearing appeal arguments. </s>