This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medico legal procedures, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Which carries more weight in a cou of law? 
Select and explain. 
A. Dying deposition, B. Dying declaration, C. Both are not significant, D. Both carry the same weight
A: Dying deposition
Answer: A: Dying deposition 
Explanation: 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