The Indian Evidence Act, 1872  - Section 11

Value of the testimony of alibi witnesses - Severability of a dying declaration - When a person is on his or her death bed, there is no reason to state a falsehood but it is equally true that it is not possible to delve into the mind of a person who is facing death.

Topic(s)-Dying declaration – Conviction set aside

Important Decision(s)- Severability of a dying declaration - When a person is on his or her death bed, there is no reason to state a falsehood but it is equally true that it is not possible to delve into the mind of a person who is facing death.