Affidavit for exemption from personal appearance
Supporting a request to be excused from appearing on one date.
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How the paper begins
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IN THE COURT OF Civil Judge (Junior Division), Amarnagar
Civil Suit No. 412 of 2025
Versus
AFFIDAVIT
I, Kabir Sharma son of Shri Dev Sharma, aged about 44 years, resident of House No. 7, Basant Vihar, Amarnagar, Tehsil and District Amarnagar, Punjab, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1.That I am required to appear in the above case on 20-10-2026.
2.That I am unable to appear in person on that date because my mother is admitted to hospital and I am her only attendant.
3.That I shall be represented by my counsel, shall not dispute my identity, and shall appear whenever the Court directs.
DEPONENT
VERIFICATION: Verified at Amarnagar on this 12th day of October 2026 that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 3 of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed therein.
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What to bring
Papers to bring
- Aadhaar card or another photo identity proof (photocopy; the original to show)
- Proof of the reason: a medical certificate with the doctor's registration number and dates, hospital papers, a ticket, or an office letter
- The application it supports: see "Application for exemption from personal appearance"
- The main case: its number and year, the court, the names of the parties and the next date
Where to go
Sworn before the Oath Commissioner at the court complex (or a Notary where you are) and filed by your advocate with the exemption application on or before the date.
Fee
An affidavit made only to be filed in a court is usually free of stamp duty, and no court fee is needed unless the court-fee counter says so; the Oath Commissioner's fee is paid at the counter. Ask there for today's amounts.
Good to know
- The court may refuse: ask your advocate the result the same day. In a criminal case, absence without exemption can lead to a warrant.
- Your advocate must appear for you that day, and you must come whenever the court directs.
Papers and fees can change. Check with the office before you go. Guidance only, not yet reviewed by a lawyer.
Stamp paper
Punjab: affidavits are usually typed on e-stamp paper (buy it at an authorised e-stamp centre; check the current duty there) and sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Notary. Many state services now accept a self-declaration instead.
Haryana: use e-stamp paper (egrashry / authorised vendors; check the current duty) and swear before an Oath Commissioner or Notary.
Chandigarh: e-stamp paper from an authorised centre (check the current duty); sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Notary.