The State Of Madhya Pradesh vs Nandu @ Nandua

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal by the State of Madhya Pradesh challenging the High Court's decision to reduce the sentence of the respondent, Nandu @ Nandua, from life imprisonment to the time already served, while maintaining his conviction under Sections 147, 148, 323, and 302/34 of the IPC. The Court examined the application of the right to private defense as considered by the High Court. Ultimately, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the conviction but agreeing with the sentence reduction.