GALI VENKATAIAH vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his brother, Gali Krishnaiah, affirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the trial court. The Court found the testimonies of eyewitnesses, who were the deceased's family members, to be credible despite the defense's claim of their interestedness. The Court ruled that relationship does not inherently affect a witness's credibility and emphasized the need for a careful analysis of evidence in murder cases.