Purpose:

Appeal: An appeal is a legal process in which a party dissatisfied with the

decision of a lower court or tribunal seeks a review of that decision by a higher
court. The purpose of an appeal is to challenge the correctness or legality of the
lower court's judgment. Appeals are typically based on errors of law or fact.
Revision Petition: A revision petition is a legal process in which a party asks a
higher court to review a decision made by a lower court or authority. The
purpose of a revision petition is to ensure that justice is done and that the lower
court's decision is not erroneous or against the principles of natural justice.
Revision petitions are often used when there is no statutory right of appeal or
when the appeal process has already been exhausted.

Applicability:
Appeal: Appeals are generally available as a matter of right or through a
statutory framework. Parties to a case have the right to appeal to a higher court
within the prescribed time and under specified conditions.
Revision Petition: Revision petitions are discretionary and are typically
available when there is a substantial question of law or when there is a
miscarriage of justice. The higher court has the discretion to accept or reject a
revision petition.

Scope of Review:
Appeal: In an appeal, the higher court reviews the entire case, including both
questions of law and questions of fact. The appellate court can overturn, uphold,
or modify the lower court's decision.
Revision Petition: In a revision petition, the higher court's scope of review is
often limited to questions of law, jurisdictional issues, or issues of substantial
importance. The court may not reevaluate the evidence or facts of the case to
the same extent as in an appeal.
Parties Involved:
Appeal: Typically, both the appellant (the party filing the appeal) and the
respondent (the opposing party) are actively involved in the appellate process.
Revision Petition: A revision petition is usually filed by a third party or by the
court itself, and the parties to the original case may not be directly involved.

Outcomes:
Appeal: The outcome of an appeal can result in the higher court affirming,
reversing, or modifying the lower court's decision.
Revision Petition: The outcome of a revision petition may involve the higher
court issuing directions to the lower court or authority to rectify any errors or
injustices.