Supreme Court restores murder conviction, holding that absence of motive is not fatal when a credible and trustworthy dying declaration exists.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court rules that courts cannot hold a mini-trial while deciding Section 319 CrPC applications and must summon additional accused based on prima facie evidence.
Jharkhand HC rules oral dying declarations admissible without doctor's certification if the victim's conduct shows a fit state of mind, upholding a murder conviction.
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