Affidavit Format & Guide

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What is an Affidavit?

An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an individual (known as the deponent) under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized by law. In court proceedings, affidavits serve as a primary form of evidence for various applications and interlocutory matters.

Essentials of a Valid Affidavit

  • Sworn Statement: Must be sworn before a Notary Public, Oath Commissioner, or Magistrate.
  • Personal Knowledge: The facts stated must be true to the deponent's personal knowledge or belief.
  • Verification: A clause at the end where the deponent confirms the truth of the contents.
  • Consequences of Falsehood: Making a false statement in an affidavit can lead to prosecution for perjury (Section 191 of IPC / Section 227 of BNS).

AFFIDAVIT

BEFORE THE OATH COMMISSIONER / NOTARY PUBLIC AT ____________

I, ________________________________, S/o D/o W/o ________________________________, aged about _____ years, resident of ________________________________________________________________, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

  1. That I am the deponent in this affidavit and am well conversant with the facts of the case.
  2. That I state that [Insert Fact 1] ________________________________________________________________.
  3. That I state that [Insert Fact 2] ________________________________________________________________.
  4. That the accompanying [Application/Petition] has been drafted under my instructions and the contents are true.

________________________

DEPONENT

VERIFICATION

Verified at ___________ on this _____ day of _________, 202___ that the contents of paragraphs 1 to ____ of the above affidavit are true to my personal knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed therefrom.

________________________

DEPONENT

Common Uses:

Affidavits are commonly used for name change, address proof, support of court applications, bail bonds, and succession certificates.

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