Section 213: Whoever refuses to bind himself by an oath or affirmation to state the truth, Refusing oath
or affirmation
when required so to bind himself by a public servant legally competent to require that he when duly
shall so bind himself, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may required by
public servant
extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. to make it.