When most people think about the courtroom, a scene comes to their mind, the judge will have to take an oath by placing his hand on Geeta before giving the answer. This scene is definitely shown in the courtroom scenes from films to web series. But the question is whether one really has to lay hands on Geeta before giving a courtroom statement. Today we will tell you the true facts behind this.
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In the courtroom of films, you see that the person who stands in the dock to give a statement, has to place his hand on Geeta and say that I swear, whatever I say, I will tell the truth, I will not say anything other than the truth. But does this question also come in your mind whether there really is Gita or any religious or constitutional book in the court on which one has to swear by placing one’s hand? Today we will tell you about it.
What is the scene in the court?
An expert associated with advocacy has said that no such scene happens in the court room. Yes, it is true that some judges call the witnesses in their courtroom and say, “Whatever they say, they will tell the truth, they will say nothing but the truth”, but they are not made to lay hands on Geeta. In fact, the statements start directly as soon as the witness arrives in the court room.
What is the process in the court room?
Another expert said that it may be possible that in olden times the judges might have administered oath by placing their hands on Gita, but at present there is no such procedure. Today, in the court process during testimony, the name of the witness is usually called. After which he comes inside. After which he answers when the judge asks questions. Then, at the behest of the judge, the person goes out of the courtroom.
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Let us tell you that even today in films, when the court room scene is shot, the witness places his hand on Geeta and says that I swear, whatever I say, I will tell the truth, I will not tell anything but the truth. Even today, when courtroom scenes are shot in films and web series, the same pattern is followed. That is, the witness places his hand on Geeta and takes an oath that whatever he says will be true.
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