SATYA NARAIN YADAV vs GAJANAND

The Supreme Court analyzed the acquittal of Gajanand by the Rajasthan High Court, which reversed the trial court's conviction under Section 302 IPC for murder. The Court emphasized the applicability of Section 96 IPC regarding the right of private defense, concluding that Gajanand acted in self-defense when he was attacked by the deceased and his accomplices. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming that the evidence supported the claim of private defense, leading to the dismissal of the appeals by the informant and the State.