It will be recalled that 71 soldiers were arraigned on several charges in joint trials.
The charges included criminal conspiracy, conspiracy to commit mutiny, mutiny, attempt to commit an offence (murder), disobedience to particular orders, insubordinate behaviour and false accusation, amongst others.
They were tried, discharged on some charges but found guilty and convicted on other charges which included mutiny.
Out of the number, 66 were found guilty on some of the count charges and sentenced to death, while five were discharged and acquitted and one was given 28 days imprisonment with hard labour.
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