Supreme Court of India

State of Tamil Nadu v. Karuppasamy

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Reported as [2008] 16 S.C.R. 481
Bench Arijit Pasayat J.
Decided 20 November 2008

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Penal Code, 1860 - s. 302 - Conviction under - Death · c of wife due to burn injuries - Quarrel between the parties over husband's illicit relations - Dying declaration recorded by Magistrate implicating the husband, having poured kerosene on her and setting her ablaze - Evidence of related witnesses as to .declaration by deceased - Conviction by trial court - However, set aside by High Court - Sustainability of - Held: Not sustainable - High Court discarded the dying declaration recorded by Magistrate as the Magistrate went by the version f of the doctor and did not independently enquire

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