Subramani And Ors vs State Of Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to convict the appellants under Section 304 Part I read with Section 34 IPC for exceeding their right of self-defence, while acquitting them of murder charges under Sections 302 and 302/34 IPC. The Court confirmed the High Court's findings regarding the appellants' guilt under Sections 324 and 326 IPC, but acquitted them of criminal trespass under Section 447 IPC, recognizing their status as cultivating tenants. The judgment emphasizes the necessity of establishing the limits of self-defence in cases involving property disputes.