STATE OF U.P. vs LAEEQ

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in acquitting Laeeq under Section 304 IPC, as the evidence did not support his claim of acting in self-defense. The Court emphasized that the right of private defense under Section 100 IPC requires a reasonable apprehension of death or grievous hurt, which was not established in this case. Consequently, the Court overturned the High Court's decision and restored Laeeq's conviction under Section 304 IPC, sentencing him to life imprisonment.