Whoever refuses to bind himself by an oath 1 [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 one thousand rupees, or with both.
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1. Ins. by Act 10 of 1873, s. 15.
Section 174A Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 82 of Act 2 of 1974
Section 175 Omission to produce document to public servant by person legally bound to produce it
Section 177 Furnishing false information
Section 178 Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it
Section 179 Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question
Section 180 Refusing to sign statement
Section 183 Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant
Section 184 Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant
Section 185 Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant
Section 186 Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions
Section 187 Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance
Section 188 Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant