Two custodial death cases from Tamil Nadu highlight stark contrasts in India’s justice system — while a Mumbai-linked case has seen delays of over a decade with trial yet to begin, the Sathankulam case led to convictions within six years, underscoring gaps in accountability and pace of justice

The victim, Kavita Mahesh Wad, was allegedly assaulted by her husband using kicks and punches during an argument at their residence in Ganesh Nagar near a local temple in Wadala