Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants
Full Text
When any application is made to any Court in the course of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Sanhita, and allegations are made therein respecting any public servant, the applicant may give evidence of the facts alleged in the application by affidavit, and the Court may, if it thinks fit, order that evidence relating to such facts be so given.
Plain English Summary
Permits facts regarding allegations against public servants to be proved by affidavit during legal proceedings.
Key Legal Elements
- Allegations made against a public servant
- Evidence of such facts can be given by affidavit
- Court has discretion to allow or order evidence by affidavit
Practical Note
Streamlines the process of addressing collateral allegations against public officials without requiring full oral testimony in every instance.
हिंदी पाठ
जब इस संहिता के तहत किसी जांच, विचारण या अन्य कार्यवाही के दौरान किसी न्यायालय में कोई आवेदन किया जाता है, और उसमें किसी लोक सेवक के संबंध में आरोप लगाए जाते हैं, तो आवेदक शपथ-पत्र द्वारा आवेदन में कथित तथ्यों का साक्ष्य दे सकता है, और न्यायालय, यदि वह ठीक समझे, तो यह आदेश दे सकता है कि ऐसे तथ्यों से संबंधित साक्ष्य इस प्रकार दिए जाएं।