BNS Section 213: Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Bare Act Text
Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it.—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.
Procedural Details
Punishment
Imprisonment up to Six Month(s) + Fine
Nature of Offense
Non-cognizable
Bail Eligibility
Bailable
Compoundability
Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Any Magistrate