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32. In the present case, PW-12 Dr.Thirumalaisamy had very categorically made an endorsement that the deceased was conscious and in a fit state of mind throughout recording of the dying declaration. PW-13 the Judicial Magistrate No.VI, Coimbatore had also personally verified her mental alertness by putting necessary questions relating to the identity and surroundings before recording the dying declaration. She was specifically informed that her statement was being recorded and she gave her consent. PW-12 Dr.Thirumalaisamy had made the following endorsement in Ex.P-9, http://www.judis.nic.in the dying declaration “patient was conscious and in a fit state of mind through out recording dying declaration.”