JAI DEV vs THE STATE OF PUNJAB(And Connected Appeal)

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the High Court's finding that the appellants used excessive force during a riot over land possession. The Court established that the right to private defense does not permit the use of disproportionate force and must cease once the threat is eliminated. Additionally, the Court clarified that failure to address specific points during the trial, such as the distance from which firearms were used, did not invalidate the proceedings under Section 342 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.