Section III. And it is hereby enacted, that in all cases in which offenders are or may be punishable by fine befo

III. And it is hereby enacted, that in all cases in which offenders are or may be punishable by fine before a Magistrate, according to the Provisions of any Act heretofore passed or which hereafter shall be passed by the Governor General of India in Council, it shall be lawful for the Magistrate, and he is hereby required to receive proof of the commission of the offence upon oath, or upon solemn affirmation in cases where a solemn affirmation is receivable by law instead of an oath.