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The Army Act, 1952

( ACT NO. XXXIX OF 1952 )

Chapter IX

COURTS MARTIAL

Constitution, Jurisdiction and Powers of Courts Martial

Oaths of witnesses
108. Every person giving evidence at a court martial shall be examined on oath or affirmation and shall be duly sworn or affirmed in the prescribed form:
 
 
 
 
Provided that where a court martial is satisfied that a child of tender years is unable to understand the nature of an oath or affirmation, it may dispense with the administration of oath or affirmation.

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