Jagriti Devi vs State Of H.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused-appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of her co-wife, Shanti Devi, affirming the lower court's findings. The Court noted that the accused admitted to inflicting fatal injuries but claimed self-defense, which was rejected as the evidence indicated premeditated assault. The Court emphasized that the right to private defense does not extend to causing death when the threat is not imminent, thus affirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the Sessions Court.