IPC Section 178: Refusing Oath Or Affirmation When Duly Required By Public Servant To Make It

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IPC Section 178: Refusing Oath Or Affirmation When Duly Required By Public Servant To Make It

Whoever refuses to bind himself by an oath 1 or affirmation to state the truth, when required so to bind himself by a public servant legally competent to require that he shall so bind himself, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Amendments

  1. Ins. by Act 10 of 1873, s. 15.

-Text In Indian Penal Code

OffenceRefusing oath when duly required to take oath by a public servant
PunishmentSimple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both
CognizanceNon-Cognizable
BailBailable
Triable BySame As Offence, subject to Ch. 26, or if not committed in a Court, Any Magistrate

Offence CompoundableOffence is NOT Compoundable

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