203Power to refer allegation etc of contempt to Supreme Court

#### 203 Power to refer allegation etc of contempt to Supreme Court 203 Power to refer allegation etc of contempt to Supreme Court > > (1) Without prejudice to the powers of the District Court under section 199, where it is alleged, or appears to the District Court on its own view, that a person is guilty of contempt of court, whether committed in the face or hearing of the District Court or not, the District Court may refer the matter to the Supreme Court for determination. > > > (2) On any matter being referred to the Supreme Court under subsection (1), the Supreme Court shall dispose of the matter in such manner as it considers appropriate. > > **s 203:** Ins 1984 No 170, Sch 6 (3).