Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 302, 302/149, 324/149, 148–Conviction– Sustainable against whom?–Deceased was caused fire injury–This fact was found established by medical report and ballistic expert’s report–Reliable and consistent version of witnesses–Plea of defence that there was cross-firing from both sides is not acceptable because no injury was sustained by accused party–Eighteen persons from complainant party sustained injuries It cannot be held, that the right of private defence was exist–Firearms were recovered at the instance of appellants S,G,K,M, & MR–Held, conviction of these appellants was justified–However, other appellants are entitled for acquittal.
