The Archive · 1940

Defendants' Appeals

(b) By Defendants—113 appeals were perfected during the month, five to the Supreme Court and 108 to the High Court. 113 appeals by defendants were concluded and dealt with as follows:—

Exempted from punishment Accused found not guilty dismissed s... back for retrial There were 318 appeals filed by defendants pending on February 29 as follows:—In the Supreme Court, 46; in the High Court, 272.

Cáses Pending—On. February 29, there were pending in the' High Court and District Court 87 cases, which, together with 324 cases on appeal make a total of 411 cases, In addition to the above there were 30 cases in which the accused were held on writs of detention.

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