Affirmation by persons desiring to affirm
Section 5 of the Oaths Act, 1969 deals with affirmation by persons desiring to affirm. A witness, interpreter or juror may, instead of making an oath, make an affirmation. The Act came into force on 26 Dec 1969.
A witness, interpreter or juror may, instead of making an oath, make an affirmation.
Section 5, The Oaths Act, 1969 (Act 44 of 1969).
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Questions about Section 5
What does Section 5 of the Oaths Act deal with?
Section 5 of the Oaths Act is headed "Affirmation by persons desiring to affirm". A witness, interpreter or juror may, instead of making an oath, make an affirmation.
How do I find court cases under Section 5 of the Oaths Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Oaths Act 1969 5, section 5 Oaths Act 1969, section 5 of the Oaths Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 5 of the Oaths Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 5 of the Oaths Act come into force?
Section 5 of the Oaths Act, cited as Oaths Act 1969 5, came into force on 26 Dec 1969, having been enacted on 26 Dec 1969. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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