Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 302 & 498-A–Conviction–Appreciation of dying declaration–Dying declaration was recorded after obtaining the certificate of fit mental state–Deceased divulged in neat and clear sequence all the verbal and physical exchanges between herself and appellant, the manner
of the appellant, having poured kerosene over her and asking her to set herself on fire–Nothing adverse in the testimony of her or any other witness–Defence ground that the fire caught from the stove was found baseless–Held, the conviction was justified.


