2. Definitions. – In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, – (a) “Court” includes a Coroner and any officer lawfully exercising civil, criminal or revenue jurisdiction; and (b) “Prison” includes any place, which has been declared by the 8[State Government], by general or special order, to be a subsidiary jail; (c) “States” means the territories to which this Act extends.
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