Patel Hiralal Joitaram vs State Of Gujarat

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Asha Ben, affirming the High Court's ruling that the dying declarations made by the victim were credible and sufficient to establish the identity of the assailant. The Court emphasized that the dying declaration, recorded shortly after the incident, was made in a lucid state and corroborated by the circumstances surrounding the case. The appeal against the life sentence was dismissed, reinforcing the principle that dying declarations can be a reliable basis for conviction when made in a clear and coherent manner.