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Under Indian evidence law, which statement about the evidentiary weight or form of a dying declaration is correct?

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Under Indian evidence law, which statement about the evidentiary weight or form of a dying declaration is correct?

  1. A dying declaration is inherently weaker than other evidence.

  2. A dying declaration can support a conviction only if corroborated.

  3. A dying declaration is weighed like other evidence in light of the surrounding circumstances.

  4. A dying declaration can be made only by speaking.

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Correct answer: C - A dying declaration is weighed like other evidence in light of the surrounding circumstances.

A court weighs a dying declaration by considering the circumstances in which it was made and whether it is reliable. A wholly reliable declaration can support a conviction without corroboration. It may be spoken, written or communicated by definite signs.

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