Madurai, July 23 -- In a significant development in the custodial death case of Madappuram temple guard Ajith Kumar in Sivaganga district, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has ordered compensation for the victim's family. According to Maurice Kumar, the advocate representing the victim's family, the court had previously taken cognisance of the case and had awarded a compensation of Rs 40 lakhs. However, following opposition from the government, a division bench reduced the amount to Rs 25 lakhs.

Advocate Kumar stated that the government had earlier submitted to the court that they had already paid Rs 7.5 lakhs to the victim's family, but this was rejected by the court. The matter has now been listed for further hearing to determine...