Sanjay Singh vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court examined the validity of a dying declaration recorded by a medical officer in a case involving charges under Sections 307, 147, 148, and 149 IPC and the Arms Act. The Court analyzed the circumstances under which the statement was recorded, including the timing and the condition of the injured at the time of recording. It held that the dying declaration was admissible and reliable, forming a crucial piece of evidence to uphold the conviction of the appellant. The judgment reaffirmed the principle that a dying declaration, if voluntary and credible, can be the basis for conviction even in the absence of other corroborative evidence.