Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the admissibility of a dying declaration?

A dying declaration is a specific type of hearsay statement that is admissible in court under certain conditions. To qualify as a dying declaration, the statement must meet several requirements, which include that the declarant believes death is imminent, the statement must pertain to the circumstances surrounding the declarant's death, and the declarant must be unavailable to testify due to death or other factors.

The assertion that a dying declaration is made while transcribing a will does not satisfy any of the established criteria for admissibility. This suggests that it would not be a relevant or permissible context for a dying declaration. Dying declarations specifically relate to the events or circumstances that the declarant believed would lead to their death, rather than any activity unrelated to those circumstances, such as preparing a will.

In contrast, the other requirements listed are essential. The belief in imminent death ensures that the declarant's statements are made under the pressure of a serious situation, enhancing their reliability. The need for the statement to concern the cause of death ties the declaration directly to the relevant facts of the case. Lastly, the requirement that the declarant be unavailable addresses the hearsay concerns by ensuring that the statement is only allowed when the declarant cannot provide live testimony to support the statement.