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Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Appeal

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What is the main function of the Supreme Court of Appeal?

Interpreting constitutional amendments

Determining original jurisdiction for criminal offenses

Adjudicating over contempt in facie curiae (correct)

Enforcing statutory provisions for High Court jurisdiction

Which court has original jurisdiction over criminal offenses within its specific territorial area?

Constitutional Court

Magistrate's Court

High Court (correct)

Supreme Court of Appeal

How does the High Court's jurisdiction over criminal offenses relate to the Constitution?

It is independent of the Constitution

It is granted by the Criminal Procedure Act

It is derived from the Constitution and relevant legislation (correct)

It is determined solely by the Supreme Court of Appeal

In what situation can the Supreme Court of Appeal adjudicate over contempt in facie curiae?

When acting as a court a quo Signup and view all the answers

What determines the jurisdiction of a division of the High Court regarding triable offenses?

Constitution and relevant legislation Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a division of the High Court lacks the required statutory jurisdiction over a case?

It must transfer the case to another division with proper jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

In which situation can a High Court assume jurisdiction even if the accused pleads to a charge?

When the accused pleads to the charge without contesting the jurisdiction of the court. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances could a division extend its jurisdiction to a person residing outside its area?

If the person is joined to a cause over which the division already has jurisdiction. Signup and view all the answers

How can a particular Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) gain jurisdiction over an offence committed within another DPP's jurisdiction?

By a direction issued in terms of section 22(3) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of section 111 of the Criminal Procedure Act in relation to the jurisdiction of Directors of Public Prosecutions (DPPs)?

It allows for the sharing of jurisdiction among DPPs. Signup and view all the answers

Which divisions share concurrent jurisdiction over criminal offences with local divisions, according to the text provided?

Gauteng Division, Pretoria and KwaZulu-Natal Division, Durban. Signup and view all the answers

What type of jurisdiction does each Division possess over magistrate districts and regional courts within its geographical area?

Supervisory appellate and review jurisdiction. Signup and view all the answers