The Oaths Act, 1969
Central Act ยท Act 44 of 19699 provisions1 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to judicial oaths and for certain other purposes. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 44 of 1969 |
| Year | 1969 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 9 |
| Subjects | civil |
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- Section 1 Short title and extent.
- Section 2 Saving of certain oaths and affirmations.
- Section 3 Power to administer oaths.
- Section 4 Oaths or affirmations to be made by witnesses, interpreter and jurors.1 citing judgment
- Section 5 Affirmation by persons desiring to affirm.
- Section 6 Forms of oaths and affirmations.
- Section 7 Proceedings and evidence not invalidated by omission of oath or irregularity.
- Section 8 Persons giving evidence bound to state the truth.
- Section 9 Repeal and saving.
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