State Of Punjab vs Gurlabh Singh & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the conviction of Rajesh Narang and Gurlabh Singh for the death of Karanjit Singh, initially convicted under Section 302 IPC but later reduced to Section 304 Part I IPC by the High Court, which found the accused had exceeded their right to private defense. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the conviction under Section 304 Part I IPC, emphasizing the need for proportionality in self-defense claims. The Court ultimately sentenced both to rigorous imprisonment for eight years, reflecting a nuanced understanding of self-defense in homicide cases.