dying declaration

Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 29 June 2011
This query is : Resolved
Sir,
I want to know what is latest case law regarding dying declaration ?
Who can take dying declaration ?

Guest
(Expert) 29 June 2011
only a judicial magistrate can take dying declaration. But a declaration made to the doctor who is treating can be taken into consideration but has weak piece of evidence.
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 29 June 2011
Dying declaration may be judicial or extra judicial.