A written statement of facts which the maker swears or affirms to be true, signed before an officer authorised to administer oaths (such as a notary or magistrate).
शपथपत्र / हलफनामा — शपथ लेकर सत्य घोषित किया गया लिखित बयान।
An affidavit is evidence in written form. Making a false affidavit is an offence. It is governed by the Oaths Act and Order 19 of the CPC.
नाम बदलने, address proof या court में बयान देने के लिए अक्सर affidavit बनवाना पड़ता है।