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Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 178

Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it

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Indian Penal Code, 1860

178. Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it

Whoever refuses to bind himself by an oath 99[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.

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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

213. Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it.

Whoever refuses to bind himself by an oath 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 five thousand rupees, or with both.

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213. Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it. (Change)