Indian Penal Code : "Oath". Indian Bare Acts :

Indian Penal Code,1860

Act No : 45

Section : "Oath".

51. "Oath".--The word "oath" includes a solemn affirmationsubstituted by law for an oath, and any declaration required orauthorized by law to be made before a public servant or to be used forthe purpose of proof, whether in a Court of Justice or not.