Affidavit to Be Submitted with a Writ Petition (India)
This is a standard legal affidavit used to support a writ petition filed before a High Court in India. It serves as a sworn statement where the petitioner verifies the facts of the case, confirms the authenticity of attached documents, and declares that no information has been concealed.
AFFIDAVIT TO BE SUBMITTED
WITH A WRIT PETITION
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Before the Hon'ble High Court of Juridicture at __________________________
Writ Petition No.______________________________ of ___________________
Mr………………………………………………..……..
aged ………………………………………………….…years,
S/o Mr. ………………………………………………….
resi _.........................................................................................
1…..……….…………………………… …….Petitioner
………………………………………………………….
2…………………………………………… Opposite Parties
Affidavit of Mr……………………………………
S/o Mr……………………………………………..
Age_____________________________________ years,
resi……………………………………………………
I, the above named deponent, solemnly affirm and state on oath as under:
That I am the Petitioner in the above mentioned writ petition and am fully conversant with the facts deposed to in the Writ Petition.
That the contents of paragraphs ____________ to ____________ of the accompanying writ petition are true to my personal knowledge and the contents of paragraphs _______ to _____ are based on legal advice, which I believe to be true. No material has been concealed and no part is false.
That the Annexure No(s). 1 to 10 to the accompanying writ petition are true copies of the originals and I have compared the said Annexures with their respective originals and certify them to be true copies thereof.
DEPONENT
Signed at _____________ this ___day of ____,
VERIFICATION
I, ___________________________________the above named deponent do hereby verify on oath that the contents of the affidavit above are true to my personal knowledge and nothing material has been concealed or falsely stated. Verified at ______this______day of _______
DEPONENT
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About this template
What is this template?
This is a formal sworn document specifically formatted for the Indian judiciary. It is not the writ petition itself, but a mandatory supporting document that validates the claims made in the primary petition. It contains specific sections for the deponent's personal details and a distinction between personal knowledge and legal belief.
When should you use it?
Use this when filing a Writ of Mandamus, Certiorari, or Prohibition in an Indian court. If you are filing a general civil suit instead of a writ, use a standard Affidavit in Support of Application.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Para 1-2 | Verification of Facts | The deponent states their age and occupation to establish their identity and capacity to testify to the facts in the petition. |
| Para 3 | Sworn Affirmation | The deponent confirms that the facts stated in paragraphs 1 to [number] of the accompanying petition are true to their personal knowledge. |
| Para 4 | Knowledge and Belief | The deponent distinguishes between facts known personally and those believed to be true based on legal advice or record information. |
| End of Document | Verification | A separate verification clause confirms the place and date of the oath before an authorized officer. |
Who it's for
- an individual filing a writ petition in an Indian High Court
- a petitioner seeking judicial review under Article 226 or Article 32 of the Indian Constitution
- a deponent verifying facts for a legal application in India
How long it runs and how it's signed
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