275. In this Chapter, unless the context Otherwise requires-
| (1) " discharge " means the discontinuance of criminal proceedings against an accused, but does not include an acquittal. |
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| (2) Words which refer to acts done extend to illegal omissions. |
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| (3) All words and expressions used herein and defined in the Penal Code and not herein before defined shall be deemed to have the meanings respectively attributed to them by that Code. |
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| (4) Whenever any person is directed or required to sign a document, the signature must be written with a pen or other like instrument and must not be affixed or impressed by a stamp or other like means. |
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| (5) Where a power, jurisdiction or right is conferred, or a duty is imposed, on the Attorney-General, Solicitor-General, Director of Public Prosecutions, State Counsel, Inspector-General of Police, Government Agent, Government Analyst, Government Examiner of Questioned Documents, Registrar of Fingerprints, or the Registrar of a Court, then, such power, jurisdiction or right may be exercised and the duty performed by the holder for the time being of the office or his Deputy or Assistant or any person appointed to act in such office. |
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