No Prescribed Format Of Recording Dying Declaration But Courts Must Satisfy Whether It Was Made In 'Fit State Of Mind': Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Sandeep Kumar Tripathy, upholding his conviction for the murder of Sanju Pandey. Case Details: Appellant: Sandeep Kumar Tripathy Victim: Sanju Pandey Accusations: The prosecution alleged that Tripathy assaulted Sanju Pandey with a sharp weapon called a "Bhujali" on [DATE], leading to her death. Evidence Presented: Eyewitness Accounts: The prosecution relied on the testimonies of eyewitnesses who claimed to have seen…