Supreme Court of India
Shivanna and Ors. v. State of Karnataka
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Indian Penal Code, 1860. Sections 96, 97, 98, 99, JOO, JOI, 102, 103, I04, I05, I48, I49, 324, 326 and 304 Part II-Right of private defence-Held, it is a right of defence, not of retribution, expected to repel unlawful aggression and not as retaliatory measure-Right when applicable-Held, when there is reasonable apprehension that death or grievous hurt would be the consequence of assault-Right lasts so long as reasonable apprehension to body continues- Burden of proof-Held, burden of proof is on accused-Accused taking plea not necessarily required to call evidence a;1d can establish plea by
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