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
- Ins. by Act 10 of 1873, s. 15.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Refusing oath when duly required to take oath by a public servant |
| Punishment | Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both |
| Cognizance | Non-Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable By | Same As Offence, subject to Ch. 26, or if not committed in a Court, Any Magistrate |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
