SHARDA vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court examined the validity of three dying declarations made by Sarla, who died from burn injuries, in relation to the conviction of her mother-in-law, Sharda, under Section 302 IPC. The Court found that the first two declarations, which indicated accidental burns, did not inspire confidence to support the conviction, while the third declaration, made shortly before her death, implicated Sharda directly. The Court held that the third declaration was credible and sufficient to uphold the conviction and life sentence under Section 302 IPC, affirming the lower court's decision.