NARAIN vs STATE OF M P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 304 Part I IPC, affirming the Madhya Pradesh High Court's judgment which confirmed an eight-year rigorous imprisonment sentence and a fine of Rs. 5000. The Court found that the prosecution established the appellant's role in the assault leading to the death of the victim, despite the trial court's acquittal of the other accused. The Court clarified that the right of private defense was exceeded by the deceased, justifying the conviction of the appellant.