indicate if a person is believer of the Universal God or existence of some supernatural power, which is referred to as Almighty or God, then irrespective of religion, caste or creed he is taking oath in the name of Almighty without touching religion, caste or creed. If he is not intending to take such oath in the name of God being a nonbeliever in that supernatural power, which is referred to as Almighty or God, it provides that such person in his individual capacity affirms that he will be taking a solemn oath to tell the truth and only the truth in the affidavit or the evidence or in whatever context he is required to take such oath. Indian Constitution gives utmost respect and importance to the citizens of this country allowing them to take part in every aspect of the matter which touches all walks of life. That respect is also expressed by giving importance to an individual who can even affirm in his individual capacity saying – “I solemnly affirm and state as follows”. This is nothing but the respect a citizen will have in this country as encompassed in the Constitution of India. We fail to understand if an individual as a citizen of this country or for that matter even an outsider who is not an India, who intends to come and depose before the Court, the respect shown to the human being as an individual speaks volumes with this provision in the Oaths Act. Therefore, we are of the opinion that there is proper and meaningful object behind the introduction of the Oaths Act of 1969 having regard to the culture and heritage of this country which speaks volumes and is acknowledged across the world.
