The Supreme Court held that the statements of a deceased woman and her minor daughter were sufficient to summon the in-laws as accused under Section 319 CrPC. SC said the dying declaration and the child’s testimony provided grounds.
Delhi High Court criticised the Delhi Police for “selective and poor investigations” in a 2020 Delhi riots shooting case involving a Muslim victim. The Court quashed a separate FIR but noted major lapses, saying further investigation can still be sought.
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.
