Sher Singh & Anr vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of three accused under Section 302/34 IPC for the murder of Jaspal Kaur, emphasizing the validity of her later dying declarations over the initial one which claimed the fire was accidental. The Court noted that the deceased's statements evolved under pressure, and the presence of the accused during the recording of her dying declaration raised concerns about its reliability. The Court affirmed the trial court's findings and the life sentences imposed, rejecting the argument that the first declaration should have been given more weight.