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The Bombay High Court ruled that a delay in the declarant’s death, caused by medical complications, does not render a dying declaration inadmissible under Section 32 of the Evidence Act. This ruling reinforces the evidentiary value of such statements in murder prosecutions and guides lower courts on admitting delayed dying declarations.
Karnataka High Court ruled Section 311 CrPC recall of witnesses is not automatic once the accused’s Section 313 statement begins, unless exceptional circumstances justify delay. The ruling balances fair trial rights with judicial efficiency in murder prosecutions.
Bombay HC suspends life imprisonment of a murder convict during appeal after 22 years on bail, citing excessive trial duration and prior bail status. Court grants parity bail to accused despite serious charges, emphasizing procedural delays and equitable considerations.
Uttarakhand High Court sets aside a murder conviction under Sections 302, 457, 380 IPC and Arms Act, ruling that material inconsistencies in the FIR, witness testimonies, and recovery evidence fail to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment reinforces that acquittal is mandatory when prosecution evidence is unreliable or contradictory.
Gauhati High Court clarifies the standard for discharge under Section 227 CrPC, holding that absence of grave suspicion justifies discharge even in murder cases.