As per case facts, an altercation arose between two groups over a Khes being used for filling fodder. The appellant, Hukam Chand, was called to the scene and arrived armed ... with a Pharsa, with which he struck Udai Chand on the head, causing him to fall and later die. Other members of Hukam Chand's group also inflicted injuries on Kishori Lal from the complainant's side. The appellant was convicted by the lower courts for offenses including murder. The question arose whether the injuries were inflicted in self-defense and if the conviction for murder should be reduced to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, given that only one blow was dealt by the appellant. Finally, the Supreme Court found no merit in the self-defense plea, citing minor injuries on the accused and the unreliability of their explanation. Distinguishing from a precedent where a single blow with an agricultural implement led to a reduced charge, the Court emphasized that Hukam Chand came armed with a deadly weapon (Pharsa) and inflicted a deliberate blow to the head, indicating an intent to cause death. Thus, the conviction for murder was upheld, and the appeal was dismissed.