What is the evidentiary value of a dying declaration under Section 32(1) of the Indian Evidence Act?

Key Points: - Dying declaration can be the sole basis for conviction if it is trustworthy, voluntary, blemishless, and reliable, inspiring full confidence of the court (!) [1000634370009]. - Photocopy of dying declaration is not admissible in evidence; original must be produced (!) [1000634370010]. - Certification by a doctor for the declarant's fitness is a rule of prudence, not mandatory if the recorder is satisfied and no suspicious circumstances exist (!) [1000634370009]. - Trial court acquitted appellant due to unreliable dying declaration; High Court reversed without addressing trial court's reasons on authenticity (!) [1000634370012]. - Oral dying declaration evidence was shaky and an afterthought, not mentioned in Section 161 statements (!) [1000634370013]. - No other material or proved motive against appellant; prosecution failed to prove case beyond reasonable doubt (!) [1000634370014]. - Supreme Court set aside High Court conviction, restored trial court acquittal, and directed appellant's release (!) [1000634370015][1000634370016]. - Naib Tehsildar did not verify victim's fitness; no doctor certification; Investigating Officer contradicted timeline and presence (!) (!) [1000634370011].

What is the evidentiary value of a dying declaration under Section 32(1) of the Indian Evidence Act?