Appeals (a By the Council—No appeals were made during the month of October to the High Court. Two appeals were concluded during the month. The total number of appeals by the Council pending on October 31 was as follows:—In the Supreme Court, 2; in the High Court, 0.
(b) By Defendants—102 appeals were perfected during the month, six to the Supreme Court and 96 to the High Court. Ninety-six appeals by defendants were concluded and dealt with as follows;—
Accused found, not quilt; Appeals dismissed withdrawn Cases sent back for retrial Sentences increased Sentences reduced. 2
There were 247 appeals filed by defendants pending on Ogtober 31 as follows:—In the Supreme Court, 55; in the High Court, 192.
Cases Pending—On October 31 there were pending in the High Court and District Court, 68 cases, which, together with 249 cases on appeal, make a total of 317 cases. In addition to the above there were 18 cases in which the accused were held on writs of detention.
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