415. An affidavit may be used in a criminal court if it is sworn or affirmed to -
(a) in Sri Lanka before any Justice of the Peace, or Judge; |
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(b) in any other place before a Judge or Magistrate, or Justice of the Peace or other person qualified or authorized to administer oaths in that place or in any other way deemed sufficient by the court; or |
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(c) before any person authorized by the Supreme Court to receive oaths out of Sri Lanka. |
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