This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
A statement recorded by the magistrate in front of the accused or his lawyer is known as? 
Select and explain. 
A. Summon, B. Punchnama, C. Dying deposition, D. Dying declaration
C: Dying deposition
Answer: C: Dying deposition 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Dying depositionDying declaration is the written or verbal statement made by a person likely to die because of some unnatural act done on his body, narating the circumstances or the conditions responsible for his present state of health or the cause and manner of likely unnatural death.Dying deposition is the statement of a person on oath, recorded by the magistrate in the presence of the accused or his lawyer, who is allowed to cross-examine the witness. This procedure is not followed in India.