Supreme Court of India

Subhash v. Slate of Haryana

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Reported as [2010] 14 S.C.R. 1067
Bench Harjit Singh Bedi and Chandramauli Kr. Prasad JJ.
Decided 16 December 2010

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We are of the opinion that their statements, in fact, inspire no confidence.

Judgment, page 11

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Penal Code, 1860 - ss. 306 and 498A -Death of married woman due to 70% burn injuries - Dying declaration recorded by Magistrate to the effect that the victim suffered harassment on account dowry demands and as a result she made an attempt to commit suicide - Conviction of husband and father-in-law by courts below u/ss. 306 and 498A - On appeal, held: Dying declaration recorded by Magistrate not reliable - In the statements uls. 161 Cr.P. ., fatherand brother of the victim omitted to state as regards the oral dying declarations made to them by the victim, thus, their statements does not

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