Which carries more weight in a cou of law?
Dying Deposition: The Magistrate records the evidence after administering an oath in presence of the accused or his lawyer. Cross-examination is done. Dying declaration: Statement Recorded by anyone--oath not required. Cross-examination not done. Dying deposition carries more weight. Ref - Krishan Vij textbook of forensic medicine 5e pg : 9
Dying deposition
Dying declaration
Both are not significant
Both carry the same weight
Medico legal procedures