What is Affidavit? | By Ishan [Hindi]

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What is Affidavit? | By Ishan [Hindi]

An affidavit is an official written statement setting out the facts of a case and it is considered as the proof of a case. It is the main method to present the facts of the case to a court. It must be promised, or declare, usually before a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths or solicitor, as a true record.

Affidavits may also be a promise by a third person in support of a case. The court has a model form to use and there is limited opportunity to give a personal account of your evidence in court. More evidence is provided by affidavit. This allows a case to run more quickly and efficiently as all parties know what evidence is before the Court.

Why are affidavits important? :-The facts which you depend on your case can be introduced by affidavits, i.e the evidence of the case. Oral evidence is only allowed with the Judge's authorization so you need to produce your affidavits carefully.

What can you say in an affidavit? :- The statement of facts is called the affidavit. So the statement should make observations without colour or comments. Generally the affidavit should not set out the judgement of the person making the affidavit. The length of affidavits depends on the complexity of the case. The affidavit need not to be lengthy, but can’t leave out any relevant information as you may not get a chance to add it in later.

What does an affidavit look like? :-The affidavit should be printed or typed only one side of the paper. The content should be divided as numbered paragraph. The content is divided into different sections under the headlines is more perfect method to write an affidavit.

Affidavit can be asked accordingly by the authorities from the applicant. Have a look at few examples:

1.If the person is applying for the Education Loan than Banks ask for Education Loan Affidavit pertaining few details about the student.

2.If the person wants to take admission in the college/university after the gap period than various colleges ask for Gap Year Affidavit explaining the valid reason for the gap.

3.If the person is applying for Passport than department ask for various affidavit called as Annexure according to Situation for ex: if the married applicant is applying for passport than department will ask her to present Annexure D affidavit.

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