Jemaben vs The State Of Gujarat
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Jemaben vs The State Of Gujarat is a Supreme Court of India decision dated October 29, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1268). Appellant convicted by the High Court (reversing acquittal) for murder by pouring kerosene and setting the victim ablaze challenged her conviction. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, finding the High Court rightly relied on the first dying declaration supported by independent documentary evidence. The bench comprised Justices Rajesh Bindal and Vipul M. Pancholi. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vipul M. Pancholi.
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Summary
Appellant convicted by the High Court (reversing acquittal) for murder by pouring kerosene and setting the victim ablaze challenged her conviction. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, finding the High Court rightly relied on the first dying declaration supported by independent documentary evidence.
What was the outcome of Jemaben vs The State Of Gujarat?
Appellant convicted by the High Court (reversing acquittal) for murder by pouring kerosene and setting the victim ablaze challenged her conviction. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, finding the ...
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1268)