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The Oaths Act, 1873

Section 6Affirmation by Natives or by persons objecting to oaths

In forceChapter III PERSONS BY WHOM OATHS OR AFFIRMATIONS MUST BE MADE
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Chapter III PERSONS BY WHOM OATHS OR AFFIRMATIONS MUST BE MADE

s. 6

6. Affirmation by Natives or by persons objecting to oaths Where the witness, interpreter or juror is a Hindu or [Muslim]. or has an objection to making an oath, he shall, instead of making an oath, make an affirmation. In every other case the witness, interpreter or juror shall make an oath.

  1. 4. The word "Muslim" was substituted, for the word "Muhammadan" by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)

End of s. 6.

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