LALTU GHOSH vs THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of Laltu Ghosh under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Keshab, affirming that the dying declaration recorded by Dr. Roychowdhury was credible and corroborated by the testimony of PW-1 and PW-4, despite the trial court's initial acquittal. The Court emphasized that the dying declaration, being a statement made in the face of death, carries significant evidentiary weight, and the High Court's assessment of the evidence was justified. The appeal by Laltu Ghosh was dismissed, affirming the conviction and sentence imposed by the High Court.