Laws on Dying Declaration in India and Abroad And Other Statements made by the person dead or not available

Laws on Dying Declaration in India and Abroad And Other Statements made by the person dead or not available is a focused legal treatise that explains the doctrine, scope and practical use of dying declarations and related categories of hearsay. Beginning with the historical and statutory foundations, the book maps Indian evidentiary law alongside comparative principles from select common-law and civil jurisdictions, highlighting convergences and critical distinctions. Each chapter outlines testable criteria for admissibility, judicial caution, corroboration requirements, and cross-examination limits, illustrated by clear summaries of landmark Supreme Court and High Court rulings. Practitioners will find ready-to-use tools: specimen formats for recording dying declarations, checklists to test reliability, litigation strategies for preserving and challenging such statements, and procedural notes for the police, prosecution and defence. The book also addresses medico-legal interface issues, recording practices, translation and authentication concerns, and appellate treatment. Editors’ practice notes call out conflicting lines of precedent and offer pragmatic resolution approaches. Concise tables, timeline of pivotal cases, and an indexed topical guide ensure rapid retrieval. Whether used for courtroom citation, tribunal hearings, or classroom study, this volume brings clarity to a sensitive area of criminal evidence and improves readiness for litigators and adjudicators alike.