IPC Section 51 — Oath

general explanations

General

Summary

The word "oath" covers not only a formal religious oath but also a solemn promise made without religious reference, if the law allows that instead. It also includes any statement that the law requires or permits you to make in front of a government official, or that is meant to be used as evidence, whether in a court or elsewhere.

Official Text

The 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.

Related Judgments

  • M/S BANDEKAR BROTHERS PVT. LTD. & ANR v. PRASAD VASSUDEV KENI, ETC. ETC — Supreme Court of India (2020)
  • SC (2001) Vol.3 p.750 — Supreme Court of India (2001)
  • HCP/988/2019 — Madras High Court (2019)
  • KIRAN BEDI & ORS v. COMMITTEE OF INQUIRY & ANR. JANUARY 4, 1989 B — Supreme Court of India (1989)
  • BABAN SINGH AND ANR v. JAGDISH SINGH & ORS. F — Supreme Court of India (1966)
  • Petitioner vs 1.The Ministry of Home Affairs — Madras High Court (2019)
  • SC (1957) Vol.1 p.423 — Supreme Court of India (1957)
  • THE INDIAN OXYGEN & ACETYLENE CO., PRIVATE LTD., BOMBAY v. ITS WORKMEN & ANOTHER — Supreme Court of India (S)

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