Section 80
Jurisdiction of District Court
ActIn forceProvision 85 of 92
Section 80
Amended by40/2019
Without prejudice to the jurisdiction of the General Division of the High Court, a District Court shall have jurisdiction to try any offence under this Act, other than an offence punishable with death, and to pass any sentence prescribed therefor not exceeding 5 years’ imprisonment or a fine of $5,000 or both.