BNS Section 260 – Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it
Chapter 14: False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 260
IPC S.178
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever refuses to bind himself by an oath or affirmation to state the truth when required so to bind himself by a public servant legally competent to require that he shall be so bound shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 6 months or fine up to Rs 10000 or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
