STATE OF PUNJAB vs GURLABH SINGH

The Supreme Court addressed the conviction of Rajesh Narang and Gurlabh Singh under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Karanjit Singh, initially upheld by the Sessions Court but later modified by the High Court to Section 304 Part I IPC, indicating the act was committed in excess of private defense. The Court emphasized that the use of a licensed firearm in a public setting, resulting in death, constitutes a serious offense, and upheld the High Court's conviction under Section 304 Part I IPC, affirming the sentence of rigorous imprisonment for eight years. The judgment clarifies the legal boundaries of self-defense and the consequences of exceeding such rights.