Supreme Court of India

Genoa Singh and Ors. v. State of U.P.

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Reported as [2008] 10 S.C.R. 553
Bench Dr. Arijit Pasayat and P. Sathasivam JJ.
Decided 9 July 2008

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Penal Code, 1860: ss. 96 - 106, s302 rlw s. 34, s. 304 Part I and s. 323 rlw s 34: .. ' Right of private defence - Use of force by accused in c exercise of right of private defence -Accused armed with weap- ans allegedly attacked father and uncle of complainant caus- ing injuries - Victims succumbed to injuries - Trial Court found accused persons guilty of committing offences under s. 302 rl • w s.34 /PC and 323 rlw s.34 /PC and sentenced them to un- ~ dergo life imprisonment - Affirmed by High Court - Held: In the facts and circumstances of the case, accused exceeded the right of private

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