Section 3 of TOA : Section 3: Power To Administer Oaths

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Explanation using Example

Imagine you are involved in a civil lawsuit regarding a property dispute. During the trial, you are required to give evidence. Before you begin your testimony, the court will ask you to take an oath or affirmation to tell the truth. This is in accordance with Section 3(1)(a) of The Oaths Act, 1969, which grants courts the authority to administer oaths and affirmations to ensure that the evidence provided is truthful.

In another scenario, suppose you are an officer at a military base and you need to take an affidavit from a service member for a military-related matter. As the commanding officer, you have the power under Section 3(1)(b) of The Oaths Act, 1969, to administer the oath or affirmation within the limits of your station, ensuring that the affidavit is properly sworn to or affirmed by the service member.

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