Repeal and saving
Section 9 of the Oaths Act, 1969 deals with repeal and saving. The Indian Oaths Act, 1873 (10 of 1873), is hereby repealed. The Act came into force on 26 Dec 1969.
(1) The Indian Oaths Act, 1873 (10 of 1873), is hereby repealed.
(2) Where, in any proceeding pending at the commencement of this Act, the parties have agreed to be bound by any such oath or affirmation as is specified in section 8 of the said Act, then, notwithstanding the repeal of the said Act, the provisions of sections 9 to 12 of the said Act shall continue to apply in relation to such agreement as if this Act had not been passed.
Section 9, The Oaths Act, 1969 (Act 44 of 1969).
Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Oaths Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Oaths Act is headed "Repeal and saving". The Indian Oaths Act, 1873 (10 of 1873), is hereby repealed.
How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Oaths Act 1969, section 9 of the Oaths Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 9 of the Oaths Act come into force?
Section 9 of the Oaths Act, cited as Oaths Act 1969 9, 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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