Affidavit

Affidavit is a legal term for the written document that contains some declaration on oath. This is a sworn statement made by a party, in writing, made in the presence of an oath commissioner or a notary public which is used either in support of applications to the Court or as evidence in court proceedings. In writ jurisdiction, cases are generally disposed of on the basis of affidavits. An affidavit in reply to a petition, filed by a respondent, is called a counter affidavit. The petitioner’s response to this counter, is called a rejoinder affidavit. All affidavits are verified as to the truth of their contents.