State vs. P. Jeyaraj and J. Bennix (Custodial Death Case)

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Judgment6 Apr 2026

All nine convicted policemen sentenced to death in Sathankulam custodial death case

A trial court awarded the death penalty to all nine police officers convicted for the custodial torture and murder of P. Jeyaraj and J. Bennix.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A trial court sentenced nine policemen to death for the murder and torture of two men in custody.
Who:: The court sentenced nine convicted policemen for the deaths of P. Jeyaraj and J. Bennix.
When:: Reported on 6 Apr 2026.
Where:: Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu.
Why:: The court convicted the officers for the custodial torture and murder of the two men.
What it means:: The trial court has finalized the punishment for the nine convicted police officers.

The Hindu

Judgment23 Mar 2026

Nine policemen convicted for custodial death of P. Jeyaraj and J. Bennix

A trial court has found nine police officers guilty of the custodial torture and murder of P. Jeyaraj and his son J. Bennix, which occurred in 2020.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court found nine policemen guilty of the murder of two men while they were in police custody.
Who:: The court, nine policemen who were convicted, and the victims P. Jeyaraj and J. Bennix.
When:: 2020.
Where:: Tamil Nadu.
Why:: The court found the police officers guilty of the custodial torture and murder of the two men.
What it means:: The court has reached a verdict and found the nine police officers guilty.

Deccan Herald

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News28 Jun 2020

Tamil Nadu govt to transfer probe into father-son duo’s custodial deaths to CBI

The death of Jeyaraj and Bennix due to alleged custodial torture in Sathankulam town in Tamil Nadu has triggered a national furore, leading to the...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Tamil Nadu government decided to hand over the investigation into the deaths of a father and son to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
Who:: The state government is transferring the probe, and the Central Bureau of Investigation is the national agency taking over the inquiry.
When:: Reported on 28 Jun 2020.
Where:: Sathankulam town, Tamil Nadu.
Why:: There was a national outcry following the alleged custodial torture and deaths of the father and son.
What it means:: The Central Bureau of Investigation will now take charge of the probe to look into the deaths of the pair.

The Indian Express

State vs. P. Jeyaraj and J. Bennix (Custodial Death Case)

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Tamil Nadu govt to transfer probe into father-son duo’s custodial deaths to CBI