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In Khushal Rao v. State of Bombay (1958), the Supreme Court laid down principles on the reliability of…

Khushal Rao rejects a universal requirement that every dying declaration be corroborated. A declaration that the court finds truthful and reliable can itself support…

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In Khushal Rao v. State of Bombay (1958), the Supreme Court laid down principles on the reliability of dying declarations. Which of the following is not one of them?

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Khushal Rao rejects a universal requirement that every dying declaration be corroborated. A declaration that the court finds truthful and reliable can itself support conviction. The court must examine the circumstances closely, including the declarant's ability to observe and remember and the possibility of tutoring.

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