Supreme Court of India

Satpal v. State of Haryana

Neutral citation
Bench Ashok Bhushan and R. Subhash Reddy JJ.
Decided 3 March 2021

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What the Court ordered

We are of the view that there is no error committed in the impugned judgment and order, so as to interfere with the same in this Appeal.

Judgment, page 6

From the headnote

Indian Penal Code, 1860: s. 302 – Prosecution under – Death caused by husband of wife by setting her ablaze – Dying declaration recorded by Magistrate – Conviction by courts below – Appeal to Supreme Court – Held: The dying declaration is natural and the same is corroborated by statements of PWs 5 and 6 – The evidence clearly establishes the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt – Conviction affirmed. Dismissing the appeal, the Court HELD: 1 On coming to know that the deceased was admitted to hospital with the burn injuries, as informed by the police, the ASI went to the hospital along…

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