The Supreme Court held that a woman’s statement recorded by police under Section 161 CrPC can be treated as a valid dying declaration. The Court also summoned the husband’s relatives for further proceedings in the case before it.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a former army officer for murdering his wife, affirming that an authentic dying declaration, inspiring the court’s confidence, can independently convict without corroboration. Careful scrutiny is emphasized to ensure consistency and credibility of such declarations.
The Supreme Court reinforced the credibility of dying declarations, emphasizing their weight in legal proceedings. The judgment upheld a life sentence for a man convicted of brutally murdering his wife in Maharashtra. The victim’s declarations, made while facing imminent death, played a vital role in delivering justice. The ruling sheds light on domestic violence issues and the judiciary’s role in addressing such crimes.