11. Procedure for the exercise of jurisdiction conferred on the Courts of First Instance to try contempt of court

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(1)

Where a Court of First Instance takes cognizance of contempt of court committed against, or in disrespect of the authority of, such Court of First Instance, such Court of

First Instance shall, subject to the provisions of subsections (2) and (3), hear and determine such matter in accordance with the procedure set out in Chapter LXV of the

Civil Procedure Code.

(2)

Where the Judge of a Court of First Instance referred to in subsection (1) acts under section 795 of the

Civil Procedure Code, such Judge shall inquire from the accused whether he wishes to be tried by a Judge other than the Judge in whose presence or hearing the contempt of court is alleged to have been committed.

(3)

If the accused indicates to the Judge of such Court of

First Instance, in response to the inquiry under subsection (2), orally or in writing, that he wishes to be tried by a Judge other than the Judge in whose presence or hearing the contempt of court is alleged to have been committed, such

Judge shall cause the matter to be placed, together with the minutes of the facts recorded by such Judge, before the Chief

Justice for such directions as the Chief Justice may think fit to issue with regard to the hearing of the charge.

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