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.

BNSS Classification

• Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
• Non-cognizable
• Bailable
• Triable by The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate.