133. Examination of complainant

Terms defined in s 2

• complaint

  complaint

  Defined · s 2

  “complaint” means the allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate with a view to his taking action under this Code that some person whether known or unknown has committed or is guilty of an offence;

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• fine

  fine

  Defined · s 2

  “fine” includes any fine, pecuniary penalty or forfeiture or compensation adjudged upon any conviction of any crime or offence or for the breach of any law for the time being in force by any court;

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• Magistrate

  Magistrate

  Defined · s 2

  “Magistrate” means a Magistrate appointed by the Chief Justice under the Subordinate Courts Act;

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• offence

  offence

  Defined · s 2

  “offence” means any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force;

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• police officer

  police officer

  Defined · s 2

  “police officer” means a person employed for police duties under any written law in force in Singapore relating to the raising or maintenance of a police force or invested under such written law with the powers of a police officer thereunder;

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• writing

  writing

  Defined · s 2

  “writing” and “written” include printing, lithography, photography, engraving and every other mode in which words or figures can be expressed on paper or on any substance;

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