The Oaths Act, 1969

This edition of The Oaths Act, 1969 (Act 44 of 1969), as amended by The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (Act 34 of 2019, dated 9-8-2019, enforced from 31-10-2019 vide S.O. 2889(E), dated 9-8-2019), serves as an authoritative and updated legal reference on the law relating to the administration of oaths and affirmations in India.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for statutory referencing, academic study, and professional use. It provides direct access to the provisions governing the manner, validity, and authority for administering oaths and affirmations in judicial and other proceedings.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• Persons legally empowered to administer oaths and affirmations

• Validity and form of oaths and affirmations in judicial, quasi-judicial, and other legal proceedings

• Administration of oaths to interpreters, witnesses, and jurors

• Provisions for affidavits, declarations, and solemn affirmations

• Recognition of both religious oaths and secular affirmations to suit individual beliefs

• Legal consequences and penalties for making false statements under oath

• Special provisions in relation to Union Territories and areas under special administrative arrangements

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Judges, magistrates, and judicial officers responsible for administering oaths

• Lawyers and legal practitioners requiring statutory accuracy for court procedures

• Government officials and notaries authorised to administer oaths and affirmations

• Academicians and students of law studying procedural and evidentiary rules

• Researchers examining the legal framework of judicial processes in India

Whether used in a court of law, government office, or academic setting, this edition delivers the full legislative authority of The Oaths Act, 1969, as applicable in 2022.