Affidavit in support of a plaint or application
The affidavit filed with a plaint or application (Order VI Rule 15(4) CPC).
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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, Vikram Singh son of Shri Harbans Singh, aged about 52 years, resident of House No. 45, Gulab Colony, Amarnagar, Tehsil and District Amarnagar, Punjab, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1.That I am the Plaintiff in the above case and am well conversant with its facts, and I am competent to swear this affidavit.
2.That the accompanying plaint has been drafted by my counsel under my instructions; I have read it, or it has been read over to me in my language, and its contents are true to my knowledge, except the legal submissions, which I believe to be correct on legal advice.
3.That the documents filed with it are true copies of their originals.
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.
The rest of the paper is in Dastavo.
What to bring
Papers to bring
- Aadhaar card or another photo identity proof (photocopy; the original to show)
- The plaint or application it supports, fully typed
- The documents filed with it, and their originals to compare the copies
- For a company, firm or society, the resolution or authority letter allowing you to sign; for an agent, the power of attorney
Where to go
Sworn before the Oath Commissioner at the court complex by the party who signs the plaint or application, and filed with it by your advocate.
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
- Read the whole paper, or have it read to you in your language, before you sign the verification and the affidavit: you swear that it is true.
- Come in person with the original identity proof: the Oath Commissioner or Notary must see you sign.
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.