IPC Section 178

Indian Penal Code

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S. 178

Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it

Description

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.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Refusing oath when duly required to take oath by a public servant

Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Non-Cognizable

Bailable

Same As Offence, subject to Ch. XXVI, or if not committed in a Court, Any Magistrate

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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