TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government Enacted1860

The Indian Penal Code 1860 Section 178

REFUSING OATH OR AFFIRMATION WHEN DULY REQUIRED BY PUBLIC SERVANT TO MAKE IT Whoever refuses to bind himself by an oath

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SECTION 178: 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 one thousand rupees or with both.