Supreme Court of India

Bhanwar Singh & Ors. v. State of M.P.

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Reported as [2008] 9 S.C.R. 1
Bench S.B. Sinha J.
Decided 16 May 2008

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We are of the opinion that it is not necessary for us to refer to a large number of deci­ sions whereupon reliance has been placed by Mr.

Judgment, page 45

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Penal Code, 1860: Sections 3021149, 147, 148, 3071149 - Unlawful assem- bly - Armed attack - Causing grievous injuries - Death of c one person and injuries to many - PWs injured witnesses - Accused convicted and sentenced to various terms of impris- onment including life imprisonment - High Court not accept- ing some of the findings of Trial Court - On appeal, Held: It is not necessary to show which accused caused the fatal injury- All the three accused liable for commission of the offence ex- ceeding their right of private defence - Exercise of right of private defence can never be

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