Dying Declaration, Section 32(1) Of The Evidence Act Is In The Nature Of Exception, Circumstances Must Be Established By Party Wishing To Avail It: Kerala High Court

In a landmark case that underscores the intricacies of legal evidence, the Kerala High Court recently delivered a verdict in Criminal Appeal Nos. 117 & 127 of 2017, highlighting a critical flaw in the interpretation of Section 32(1) of the Evidence Act. The judgment, handed down by Justices P.B. Suresh Kumar and M.B. Snehalatha, has significant implications for cases involving deceased individuals' statements related to the cause of death. The…