Panneerselvam vs State Of Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Arunbharathi, affirming the High Court's reliance on the dying declaration made to the Revenue Divisional Officer (PW14) over statements made to medical professionals. The Court found that the dying declaration was credible and established the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. The appeals by the convicted individuals were dismissed, reinforcing the legal principle that a dying declaration can be a strong basis for conviction if deemed reliable.