DINESH SINGH vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 304 Part II IPC, while acquitting the co-accused, based on the finding that the evidence against the appellant was credible. The Court clarified the legal principles surrounding the right of private defence as per Section 96 IPC, emphasizing that the burden of proof lies on the accused to establish this plea. The Court ruled that the appellant's claim of self-defence was not substantiated by adequate evidence, leading to the affirmation of the conviction.