MUNLAPPAN vs STATE OF MADRAS

The Supreme Court addressed the admissibility of a dying declaration under Section 32 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, where the deceased's thumb impression was taken after death. The Court held that while the thumb impression must be disregarded, the dying declaration itself was complete and categorical, thus requiring no corroboration. The conviction under Section 302 IPC for murder was upheld, affirming the probative value of the dying declaration despite the interruption by death.