Effect Of Magistrate's Deposition In Favour Of Dying Declaration Can Be Eroded Only By An Efficacious Cross-Examination: Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently held that the effect of a Magistrate's deposition in favour of a dying declaration can be eroded only when an efficacious cross-examination is conducted.The observation was made by a bench comprising Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice N.S.Shekhawat while dealing with an appeal against conviction for offence of Murder. The conviction was based on...