The Oaths Act, 1969

Section 2. The Commission has strongly opposed the retention of the provisions, namely, Ss 9 to 12, relating to

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

2. The Commission has strongly opposed the retention of the provisions, namely, Ss 9 to 12, relating to the conclusive or binding character of special oaths as in their opinion, it is opposed to juristic principles and. public policy. In support of their view they have relied upon certain judicial pronouncements including the decision in the Privy Council case: Inder persad v. Mohan Das (1927) 54 IA 301. These sections are, therefore, proposed to be omitted.

Source: India Code