“Oath”
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Summary
A solemn affirmation substituted by law for an oath, and any declaration that law requires or allows to be made before a public servant or for proof, is treated as an oath. It applies whether the statement is made in a court or elsewhere. Such affirmations or declarations have the same legal effect as an oath for purposes of proof.
Example
Ravi makes a solemn affirmation instead of swearing an oath before a magistrate when giving a statement. That affirmation is treated as an oath, so his statement can be used as evidence just like a sworn statement.
Bare Act
Enacted textThe word “oath” includes a solemn affirmation substituted by law for an oath, and any declaration required or authorized by law to be made before a public servant or to be used for the purpose of proof, whether in a Court of Justice or not.
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