dying declaration

A dying declaration is a statement made by a person who believes they are about to die, describing what caused their injury or harm. Because they are facing death, courts often consider these statements as trustworthy evidence, since the person has little reason to lie. Such declarations can be used in criminal cases to help establish what happened, especially in cases of serious crimes like assault or murder. The key is that the person making the declaration is assumed to be in a natural and honest state of mind, making their statement particularly significant in legal proceedings.