The minor girl, who succumbed to her injuries on August 2 this year had made a recorded dying declaration stating that she poured kerosene on herself and ignited the fire. Her statement was formally documented in the presence of both Delhi Court officials and AIIMS doctors before her passing. “The victim underwent treatment for around 14 days at AIIMS New Delhi. It further noted that the treating doctors at AIIMS had also recorded her dying declaration, both affirming that the minor had admitted to self-immolation. In a major procedural step, the Balanga victim’s statement was officially recorded for the third time on July 30 at AIIMS, New Delhi, in the presence of a local magistrate.