Tuticorin custodial deaths: Madras HC says evidence may be destroyed before CBI begins probe
A division bench of justices, based on the preliminary postmortem report which notes evidence of wounds and judicial inquirer's findings, also observed that there are sufficient grounds for the registration of a case against police officials in the matter.
Jun 30, 2020, 14:57 PM IST
Timeline of P Jayaraj-J Fennix custodial death case in Tuticorin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday (June 28) said the state government will seek permission from the Madurai bench of Madras High Court to transfer the case to CBI.
Jun 28, 2020, 18:41 PM IST
Tuticorin custodial deaths: Will transfer case to CBI after Madras HC nod, says Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami
Earlier on June 27, the ruling AIADMK and opposition DMK announced a solatium of Rs 25 lakh each to the next of kin of father-son duo.
Jun 28, 2020, 16:39 PM IST
Custodial death of P Jayaraj, J Fennix worse than George Floyd's death: Former Vice Chairman of Maharashtra State Minorities Commission
In the US, the government didn`t wait for any court directive but immediately charged the guilty policeman with murder, he pointed out.
Jun 27, 2020, 20:28 PM IST
Tuticorin custodial deaths: AIADMK, DMK announce Rs 25 lakh aid each to kin of P Jayaraj, J Fennix
In a joint statement, CM K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam said on behalf of the party that the two deaths were saddening and unfortunate and announced Rs 25 lakh to the bereaved kin.
Jun 27, 2020, 10:04 AM IST
