When Multiple Contradictory Dying Declarations Are Recorded, One Given To Magistrate Must Be Relied Upon: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court overturned a murder conviction due to contradictory dying declarations. The case involved the accused being convicted of murder based on multiple dying declarations by the victim. However, these statements were inconsistent and did not conclusively link the accused to the crime. The High Court highlighted that reliable and consistent evidence is crucial for a conviction, and the discrepancies in the declarations created reasonable doubt. Consequently, the court set aside the conviction, emphasizing that in criminal justice, the burden of proof lies on the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt.