A statement of dying person on oath before Magistrate in presence of the accused is called______________?
Correct answer: B. Dying deposition
- A. Dying declaration
- B. Dying deposition
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation
A dying deposition differs from a dying declaration because it is made on oath before a Magistrate and in circumstances permitting the accused’s participation or cross-examination. That formal procedure makes option B the specific term.
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