Madan & Ors vs State Of M.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 149 and Section 323 read with Section 149 IPC, affirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The Court found that the appellants had acted in concert to assault the deceased, rejecting their claim of exercising the right to private defense as per Sections 96 and 97 IPC. The judgment emphasized that the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to establish the guilt of the appellants beyond reasonable doubt.