# 178 Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it
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.
OF CONTEMPTS OF THE LAWFUL AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS
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Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 82 of Act 2 of 1974175
Omission to produce document to public servant by person legal ly bound to produce it176
Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it177
Furnishing false information179
Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question180
Refusing to sign statement181
False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation
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