Supreme Court of India
Raghbir Singh and Ors. v. State of Haryana
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PENAL CODE, 1860: c ss.97, 1GO and 101 - Right of private defence - Injuries caused by accused to complainant, and his companion who resultantly died - Plea of self-defence by accused - HELD: Burden of proof is on the accused who sets up plea of self- defence - To claim a right of private defence extending to voluntarily causing of death, accused must show that there ·~- were circumstances giving rise to reasonable ground for apprehending that either death or grievous hurt would be caused to him - Right of private defence is essentially a defensive right circumscribed by the provisions of…
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