Abdul Kareem Kurrathul Ain vs. Hon. Attorney General – CA/285/19-2024

In the case between Mohammed Hussain Mohamed Firnas and Abdul Kareem Kurrathul Ain (appellants/accused) and the State (respondent), the court considered whether the evidence—comprising multiple dying declarations, medical corroboration, and witness testimony—proved beyond reasonable doubt the commission of murder with a common murderous intent. The conviction relied on the admissibility and reliability of three distinct dying declarations, alongside supporting forensic evidence. The appellants contended that inconsistencies and procedural issues undermined the evidentiary value of the dying declarations. It was concluded that the dying declarations were consistent, credible, and corroborated by medical findings, solidifying their probative value. Referencing established legal standards on