In this Order,-
(a) "detained" includes detained under any law providing for preventive detention;
(b) "prison" includes-
(i) any place which has been declared by the State Government, by general or special order, to be a subsidiary jail; and
(ii) any reformatory, borstal institution or other institution of a like nature.
Order XVI-A Rule 1 CPC Definitions
Order XVI-A Rule 2 CPC Power to require attendance of prisoners to give evidence
Order XVI-A Rule 3 CPC Expenses to be paid into Court
Order XVI-A Rule 6 CPC Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody
Order XVI-A Rule 7 CPC Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison