Tukaram & Ors vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 304(II) IPC, affirming the lower courts' findings that the evidence provided by related witnesses (PWs 1, 2, & 5) was credible and sufficient for conviction. The Court clarified that relationship to the deceased does not inherently affect a witness's credibility, emphasizing that each case must be assessed on its own facts. The sentence was reduced from seven years to five years, but the conviction was maintained, reinforcing the principle that relatives can provide reliable testimony.