Accused was convicted of doing grievous harm contrary to section 225 of the Penal Code. He was sentenced to imprisonment for eighteen months, and twelve strokes corporal punishment.
Held: The Schedule to the Corporal Punishment Ordinance, Cap. 17, permits corporal punishment for aggravated cases of assault contrary to Chapter XX1V of the Penal Code, but does not permit such punishment for those convicted under section 225, which is in Chapter XX11 of the Penal Code. Corporal punishment set aside; Sentence of imprisonment confirmed
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