Laxman Singh vs Poonam Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the High Court's acquittal of the accused under Sections 304 Part-II and 323 IPC, asserting that the right of private defence was improperly applied. The Court held that the accused exceeded their right of private defence, as they inflicted fatal injuries on the deceased, Mohan Singh, and thus, the High Court's judgment was set aside. The Court reinstated the conviction under Sections 304 Part-II and 323 IPC, emphasizing the need for a balanced application of self-defense principles.