Affidavits to be used before any Court under this Code may be sworn or affirmed before— any Judge or any Judicial or Executive Magistrate, or any Commissioner of Oaths appointed by a High Court or Court of Session, or any notary appointed under the Notaries Act, 1952 (53 of 1952). 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. The Court may order any scandalous and irrelevant matter in the affidavit to be struck out or amended.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Section 297
Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 297 CrPC
- Provision: Section 297 of CrPC
- Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Classification: criminal procedure
- Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content
What does Section 297 of CrPC say?
Indian StandardSection 297, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 297 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 297 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 297 CrPC
What is Section 297 of CrPC?
Section 297 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn". The section states: Affidavits to be used before any Court under this Code may be sworn or affirmed before— any Judge or any Judicial or Executive Magistrate, or any Commissioner of Oaths app...
What is the punishment under Section 297 of CrPC?
Section 297 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.
Is Section 297 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?
Whether Section 297 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.
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