STATE OF ASSAM vs MAFIZUDDIN AHMED

The Supreme Court held that a conviction under Section 302 IPC can be based solely on a dying declaration if the court is satisfied about its truthfulness and absence of vitiating factors. The court dismissed the appeal against the High Court's acquittal, noting that the deceased did not disclose her husband's involvement until a week after the incident, raising doubts about the reliability of the dying declaration. The court emphasized that the name mentioned in the declaration was incorrect, further questioning its credibility.