Conviction can be solely based on true & voluntary Dying declaration without corroboration: SC

State of U.P. Vs Veerpal (Supreme Court of India) Facts- The girl alleged that her father-in-law and mother-in-law demanded money and when refused there was an assault and thereafter they poured kerosene over her and with a burning matchstick burnt her. Charge-sheet was filed against the accused, however, the accused denied the charge and pleaded not guilty. The prosecution brought on record documentary evidences including two dying declarations. The High Court has acquitted the accused mainly on the ground that there were two dying declarations, one recorded on 20.12.2011 and another recorde...