A dying declaration ........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Dying Declaration

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A dying declaration:

Can form the sole basis of conviction without any corroboration by independent evidence

Can form the basis of conviction only on corroboration by independent witness

Cannot form the sole basis of conviction unless corroborated by independent witness

Is not a substantive piece of evidence

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Explanation:

There is no absolute rule of law that a dying declaration cannot be the sole basis of conviction unless corroborated. If the declaration is coherent, consistent, and trustworthy and appears to have been made voluntarily, conviction can be based on it, even if there is no corroboration.