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State of Himachal Pradesh v. Chaman Lal

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Reported as [2026] 1 S.C.R. 821
Bench B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan JJ.
Decided 15 January 2026

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Issue for Consideration Matter pertains to the credibility of the dying declaration of the wife, and the correctness of the order passed by the High Court acquitting the respondent-husband by extending to him the benefit of doubt. Headnotes† Evidence Act, 1872 – s.32 – Dying declaration – Evidentiary value – Prosecution case that owing to marital discord between the parties, the respondent-husband allegedly poured kerosene on his wife at their residence and set her on fire – Some villagers rushed to her rescue and the respondent also attempted to extinguish the fire – Wife was rushed to the

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