Indian Penal Code (IPC) S. 178. Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it.
178. Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it.—Whoever refuses to bind himself by an oath [i][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.
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Cognizable or not? |
Non-cognizable |
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Whether Bailable? |
Bailable |
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Compoundable or not? |
Not compoundable |
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Triable by whom? |
The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVI; or, if not committed in a Court, any Magistrate. |
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