_*• Indian Evidence Act, 1872 - Section 32(1) - Dying declaration - It is not plurality of dying declarations but reliability thereof that adds weight to prosecution case - If dying declaration is found to be voluntary, reliable and made in a fit mental condition, it can be relied upon without any corroboration - But statements should be consistent throughout - In case of inconsistencies court has to examine nature of same, whether they are material or not - While scrutinizing contents of various dying declarations, court has to examine the same in the light of various surrounding facts and circumstances - Court has to be satisfied that maker was in fit state of mind and had clear opportunity to observe and identify assailants*_ _*BHADRAGIRI VENKATA RAVI vs PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT OF A.P., HYDERABAD 248/07 [ Dipak Misra, JJ ]*_ _*[ SUPREME COURT ]*_