A dying declaration is a statement made by a person who believes that their death is imminent, concerning the cause or circumstances of their impending death. It holds a special position in the criminal justice system due to its exceptional evidentiary value. The rationale behind admitting such a statement as evidence is based on the presumption that a person on the verge of death is unlikely to lie because of the gravity of the situation and the belief that death brings accountability before a higher power. In the criminal justice system, the dying declaration is considered an exception to the general rule against hearsay evidence. Typically, hearsay evidence, which is a statement made outside the courtroom, is not admissible because the original speaker cannot be cross-examined. However, the dying declaration is an exception due to its perceived reliability and the strong motivation for truthfulness in such circumstances. For a dying declaration to be admissible in court, certain conditions must be satisfied. Firstly, the person making the declaration, often referred to as the declarant, must believe that their death is imminent. This belief should be genuine and not simply an assumption by others. Secondly, the statement should relate directly to the cause or circumstances of the death. Thirdly, the declarant must be competent at the time of making the declaration, meaning they should be of sound mind and capable of understanding the significance of the statement. Lastly, the statement should be voluntarily made without any coercion or influence. The dying declaration typically arises in cases of homicide or suspicious deaths where the victim is