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HKSAR v Leung Ka Ching

[1997] 3 H.K.C. 466
JurisdictionHong Kong
Year1997
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Chewing gum in court — magistrates' Cap.227 s.99 jurisdiction; magistrates may have inherent contempt power (dicta)

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — O.52 committal

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