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SECTION 178 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it
Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.)
Please refer to BNS 213 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 178 in Simple Words
If someone refuses to take an oath or affirm to tell the truth when legally asked to do so by a public servant, they can be punished with up to six months in jail, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refusing oath when duly required to take oath by a public servant | Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Same As Offence, subject to Ch. XXVI, or if not committed in a Court, Any Magistrate |
Offence : Refusing oath when duly required to take oath by a public servant
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Same As Offence, subject to Ch. XXVI, or if not committed in a Court, Any Magistrate
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