The case was heard before a two-judge bench comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Ajay Rastogi. Both the police officials were convicted by the trial court and were sentenced to prison (Representative Image). | Photo Credit: iStock Images Key Highlights The apex court observed that custodial deaths are a "matter of grave public concern" Cuttack: The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that custodial deaths are a "matter of grave public concern" for the country. The apex court heard a custodial death case dating back to 1985 that related to the death of a man after custodial assault. The SC bench rejected the appeals filed by the two accused against a judgement released by Orissa High Court.