Dying declaration

Evidentiary value of dying declaration depends on the circumstances of each case — Mere fact that the dying declaration was not a detailed one not sufficient reason to discard the same. Abrar Hussain Shah v. The State 1992 SCR 294 (D)
This is a settled law by now that dying declaration if found in line with the ocular evidence, the Court can base its conviction order treating the dying declaration as corroborative evidence. Badar Shehzad & another v. The State & another 2007 SCR 218 (J)
The dying declaration in a case is an important piece of evidence. Ghulam Rasool & another v. The State and another 2011 SCR 324 (B)
Form of making — not specific — except same influence-free — For recording of dying declaration, according to the principle of law enunciated by the superior Courts, there is no specific forum, even it can be made before a private person. The legal requirement is that it should be influenced free. There is no legal requirement that the declaration must be read over or it must be signed by its maker. Muhammad Farooq v. Muhammad Arif & others 2015 SCR 872 (B)
Evidentiary value and status of — It becomes substantive piece of evidence when it is proved to have been made by the deceased. M. Farooq v. M. Arif 2015 SCR 872 (C) 2010 SCMR 55 rel.
It is settled principle of law that dying declaration must be free from every sort of taint and be independently corroborated for making the sole basis of conviction. Shahzad & others vs Rana Qamar & others 2018 SCR 727 (E)
Held: —the oral dying declaration is a weak piece ofevidence which must be corroborated by independent circumstances. Shahzad & others vs Rana Qamar & others 2018 SCR 727 (F) 2003 SCMR 799 and 2007 SCMR 1825 ref
—recording of—Held: a police officer should not be encouraged to record dying declaration in a case in which he is investigating himself but when the medical officer is not available, he may record the actual spoken words or gestures of the victim. Shahzad & others vs Rana Qamar & others 2018 SCR 727 (D)
—Dying declaration of deceased in line with ocular account—carries important evidentiary value—In the case in hand, the statement of the deceased is also available on record which is in line with the ocular account and the Courts always consider such dying declaration as an importance piece of evidence. Iftikhar Khan v. The State & 3 others 2020 SCR 177 (F)