State Of Rajasthan vs Yusuf

The Supreme Court overturned the Rajasthan High Court's acquittal of the accused under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing that the dying declaration of the victim, Smt. Sugra, was credible and corroborated by other evidence. The Court established that a dying declaration can be the sole basis for conviction if it is found to be trustworthy and reliable. The judgment reinstated the conviction of the accused for murder, highlighting the importance of the victim's last statements in determining culpability.