Clause 78

Jurisdiction of courts

BillNot in forceProvision 78 of 84

Despite any provision to the contrary in the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 68), a District Court or a Magistrate’s Court has jurisdiction to try any offence punishable under this Act, other than an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, and has power to impose the full penalty or punishment in respect of the offence.

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Clause 78

Jurisdiction of courts

of Organised Crime Bill

BillNot in forceProvision 78 of 84

Despite any provision to the contrary in the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 68), a District Court or a Magistrate’s Court has jurisdiction to try any offence punishable under this Act, other than an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, and has power to impose the full penalty or punishment in respect of the offence.

Read in full context — Organised Crime Bill →