Overview

• Cadell Jeansen Raja was convicted under IPC Sections 302, 436, and 201 for murdering his parents, sister, and aunt in 2017.
• The court sentenced him to rigorous life imprisonment, with additional consecutive terms of seven and five years for arson and evidence destruction.
• A ₹15 lakh fine was imposed, to be paid as compensation to his maternal uncle, who served as the case's prime witness.
• The prosecution sought the death penalty, citing the crime's brutality, but the court ruled against it, emphasizing life imprisonment instead.
• The case was marked by procedural delays, including mental health evaluations and pandemic restrictions, before the final verdict was delivered on May 13, 2025.