Supreme Court of India
Bathusingh and Ors. v. State of M.P.
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For the foregoing reasons, we are of the opinion that the appeals have no merits and are, accordingly, dismissed.
Judgment, page 7
From the headnote
Penal Code, 1860-Sections 3021148, 96 and 99: Prosecution for murder-Prosecution case supported by 3 eyewitnesses-Corroborated by Medical evidence-Plea of self defence by accused-Conviction by Courts below-On appeal, held: Accused liable to be convicted as the offence proved by ocular evidence is corroborated by medical evidence-Defence version not proved-Even otherwise accused not entitled to right of private defence as assault was exceedingly vindictive and maliciously excessive. Right of Private Defence-Nature of Held : It is not a right of reprisal or punishment-It is subject to
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