Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 302, 304-B & 498A–Acquittal from the offence–Appreciation of–Unreliable dying declaration –Neither it was recorded in the presence of independent witnesses nor it was recorded by the Gazetted Officer–Fit mental state of deceased was also not recorded–Contradictions between the parcha bayan and dying declaration, given by the deceased–No FSL evidence to establish that the kerosene was found in the box and rajai–Fact of demand of dowry was also not established by the oral testimony–Admitted fact that the deceased came to in-law’s house after filing the application u/s. 9 of Hindu Marriage Act–No injury was found on the body of deceased–Held, acquittal was justified.
