Supreme Court of India

State of M.P. v. Mohan Lal and Ors.

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Reported as [1996] SUPP. 2 S.C.R. 489
Bench G.N. Ray and G.B. Pattanaik JJ.
Decided 7 May 1996

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Evidence Act, 1872 : Section 32. Dying declaration-Made by deceased in a fit state of mind-Omission to mention that deceased was dragged and assaulted outside his hut-Held: such omission not fatal to prosecution case-Dying declaration could fonn sole basis of conviction if it was true and voluntary-In the circumstances of the case High Court not justified in discarding dying declaration-Order of acquittal by High Court set aside. The respondents were convicted under Section 302 read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and sentenced to undergo imprison­ ment for life. According to

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