<s>[INST] Are there specific rules for drafting an affidavit in India? [/INST] Yes there are specific rules for drafting affidavits in India. These rules include: Affidavits must be on non-judicial stamp paper of prescribed valueif applicable. The deponent (person making the affidavit) must sign the affidavit in front of an oath commissionernotary publicor other authorized officials. The affidavit must contain a verification clause where the deponent affirms the truth of the statements made. It should be divided into paragraphseach dealing with a specific fact or statement. It should be clearconciseand free from any irrelevant or extraneous matter. </s>