State vs Jithin Raj and others — Udayakumar custodial death case

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1. News26 Jul 2018

   Justice served in Udayakumar custodial death case; mother relieved

   From a hapless woman who limited herself mostly to household chores and never bothered about 'big' things happening in the world, Prabhavathi has changed a...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court delivered a judgment regarding a death that happened while a man was in police custody.

   Who:

   The accused are Jithin Raj and others. The mother of the deceased received relief. The court is the Thiruvananthapuram District and Sessions Court.

   When:

   Reported on 26 Jul 2018.

   Where:

   Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

   Why:

   This development follows the legal proceedings concerning the death of Udayakumar while held by the police.

   What it means:

   The court reached a final decision in this legal matter regarding the death of Udayakumar.

   The New Indian Express
2. News25 Jul 2018

   The sensational police custody killings that brought Kerala public on the streets

   From Rajan to Udayakumar, here are some prominent cases of suspected custody killings in Kerala which have brought people on the streets rooting for...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A man died while in police custody, leading to public protests.

   Who:

   Jithin Raj and others are the accused, and the Thiruvananthapuram District and Sessions Court is the legal body.

   When:

   Reported on 25 Jul 2018.

   Where:

   Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and the Thiruvananthapuram District and Sessions Court.

   Why:

   The case progressed due to the sensational nature of the police custody death which angered the public.

   What it means:

   The court is handling the trial regarding the death of Udayakumar while he was detained by police.

   The Indian Express