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The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920

Section 2Definitions

In force

s. 2

2. Definitions In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (a) "measurements" include finger impressions and foot-print impressions.; (b) "police officer" means an officer in charge of a police-station, a police officer making an investigation under Chapter XIV of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, or any other police officer not below the rank of sub-inspector; and (c) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.

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