State Of Rajasthan vs Teja Ram And Others

The Supreme Court held that the acquittal of the accused by the High Court was erroneous as it disregarded the dying declarations of the victims under Section 32 of the Indian Evidence Act and the corroborative evidence presented. The Court emphasized that dying declarations can be relied upon if they are made in a fit state of mind and are consistent. The Court overturned the High Court's decision, reinstating the convictions under Section 302 IPC read with Section 149 IPC, and affirmed the life sentences imposed by the trial court.