CPC · Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Section 139 CPC

Oath on affidavit by whom to be administered

Procedure & effect

In the case of any affidavit under this Code—

(a) any Court or Magistrate, or

1[(aa) any notary appointed under the Notaries Act, 1952 (53 of 1952); or]

(b) any officer or other person whom a High Court may appoint in this behalf, or

(c) any officer appointed by any other Court which the State Government has generally or specially empowered in this behalf,

may administer the oath to the deponent.

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FAQ — Section 139 CPC

Section 139 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) deals with “Oath on affidavit by whom to be administered”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

In the case of any affidavit under this Code— (a) any Court or Magistrate, or 1[(aa) any notary appointed under the Notaries Act, 1952 (53 of 1952); or] (b) any officer or other person whom a High Court may appoint in this behalf, or (c) any officer appointed by any other Court which the State Government has generally or specially empowered in this behalf, may administer the oath to the deponent.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.