Puran Chand vs State Of Haryana

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Puran Chand under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Santosh, who was set on fire due to dowry demands shortly after marriage. The Court found the dying declaration credible despite challenges regarding its authenticity, emphasizing that the presence of burns did not preclude the deceased from being in a fit state to make the declaration. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to convict Puran Chand while acquitting Rajo Devi.