Section 213 · Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it
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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 five thousand
rupees, or with both.
The offence at a glance
- Punishment
- up to 0 years, fine up to Rs 5000
- Cognizable
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Bailable
- Compoundable
- Not compoundable
- Non-cognizable — Police cannot investigate without a Magistrate's order
- Bailable — Bail is your right — it can be granted at the police station
From the First Schedule to the BNSS (the CrPC's, for IPC offences)
Under the old law
BNS 213IPC 178
178. Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it.
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