Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter XXV: Evidence in Inquiries and Trials · B.—Commissions for the examination of witnesses
Section 333: Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn
In plain words
Affidavits for use under this Sanhita can be sworn before a Judge, a Judicial or Executive Magistrate, a Commissioner of Oaths appointed by a High Court or Court of Session, or a notary.
- They must separately state facts known personally and facts believed to be true, giving the grounds of belief.
- The court can strike out or amend scandalous or irrelevant matter.
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Official text
(1) Affidavits to be used before any Court under this Sanhita may be sworn or affirmed before—-
(a) any Judge or Judicial or Executive Magistrate; or
(b) any Commissioner of Oaths appointed by a High Court or Court of Session; or
(c) any notary appointed under the Notaries Act, 1952 (53 of 1952).
(2) Affidavits shall be confined to, and shall state separately, such facts as the deponent is able to prove from his own knowledge and such facts as he has reasonable ground to believe to be true, and in the latter case, the deponent shall clearly state the grounds of such belief.
(3) The Court may order any scandalous and irrelevant matter in the affidavit to be struck out or amended.
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Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 12 September 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.
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