Dowry Death Case | Supreme Court Surprised At HC Using Same

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Dowry Death Case | Supreme Court Surprised At HC Using Same Dying Declaration To Convict Husband While Disbelieving It For Father-in-Law

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The Supreme Court, while acquitting a convict in a dowry death case, emphasized the critical importance of ensuring that a dying declaration is trustworthy and reliable, and inspires confidence when it is considered the sole basis for a criminal conviction. The Court pointed out that the circumstances under which the dying declaration was recorded raised concerns about whether it was a...

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