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Supreme Court of India · 2008-04-09

NARAIN SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

Citation / case number
SC 2007/24598
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
NARAIN SINGH
Respondent
STATE OF HARYANA
Author
ARIJIT PASAYAT
Bench
P. SATHASIVAM DR. ARIJIT PASAYAT

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for murder, affirming the trial court's findings. The Court clarified that the right of private defense was exceeded by Narain Singh when he fired a shot, resulting in the death of Balbir Singh. The Court also confirmed the sentences imposed, including life imprisonment and fines, as justified under the circumstances of the case.

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