(V11) 1 CLR 106

1923 October 11

 

[FISHER, C.J. AND GRIMSHAW, ACTING P.J]

REX

v.

VRASHIMI JOUVANNI SARROU.

JURISDICTION-CHANGE IN PUNISHMENT-LAW 12 or 1914 SEC. 17 (2)-LAW 29 OF 1923.

A District Court tried accused on a charge of attempted rape. The offence was committed before the passing of Law 29 of 1923, also accused was committed for trial before the District Court before that Law was passed.

QUERY: Did the passing of that law which increased the penalty from two years to five years oust the jurisdiction of the District Court in proceedings already commenced.

The District Court convicted accused, who appeals against that conviction.

For Appellant Paschalis and Chacallis.

For Crown Assistant King's Advocate.

Judgment: Affirming conviction and sentence of the District Court.

Appeal dismissed.

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