This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Law & Medicine, Identification, Autopsy & Burn, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Dying deposition is done by 
Select and explain. 
A. Police, B. Doctor, C. Magistrate, D. All of the above
C: Magistrate
Answer: C: Magistrate 
Explanation: (Magistrate) (J.16-P)DYING-DEPOSITION is a statement on oath made by a dying person to a magistrate in the presence of the accused and his lawyer who has the opportunity of cross examination him (victim). Before the statement is made the doctor should certify that the victim is compos mentis.A dying deposition legally carries more weight than a dying declaration because(I) It is recorded by a magistrate(II) It is recorded in the presence of the accused and his lawyer who has the opportunity of cross examining the declarant.* In contrast to dying declaration, the dying deposition retains its full legal value even if the victim survives.