Assault cases

Under investigation3 months ago

State vs Army Commanding Officer and 40 Soldiers — Assault on Police at Kishtwar Police Station

An FIR was registered against an Army commanding officer and approximately 40 soldiers for allegedly assaulting police personnel and other government officials at Kishtwar police station in Jammu & Kashmir. The accused are alleged to have caused injuries to multiple police personnel and the ARTO, vandalized official vehicles, damaged the police station gate, and caused damage to government property.

AssaultUnlawful assemblyRioting+7

Jammu and Kashmir8FIR

On trial3 weeks ago

State vs Swatantra Bhardwaj — Jantar Mantar protest assault case

An alleged assault occurred during a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on June 23, 2026, in which student activist Nishu Aazad's father, Sanjay Kumar, was reportedly attacked. Viral influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was booked initially for voluntarily causing hurt and wrongful restraint. The Delhi Police subsequently altered the FIR to add charges of attempt to murder, voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons, and provisions under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

AssaultAttempt to murderCaste Atrocities+1

Delhi8FIR

Under investigation4 months ago

State vs kiln owners — Mysuru brick kiln bonded labour case

Eighteen bonded labourers, including two children, were rescued from a brick kiln at Bevinahalli village in Mysuru district, Karnataka. Three kiln owners have been arrested and charged with bonded labour, human trafficking and related offences. Workers reported being trapped for extended periods after receiving advances.

Human traffickingBonded labourChild Labour+2

Karnataka4FIR

Judgment delivered3 weeks ago

State vs M.O1 — Penetrative sexual assault using vibrating machine

A case involving the placement of a vibrating machine on a victim's vaginal opening was heard by the Kerala High Court. The court held that such conduct constitutes penetrative sexual assault equivalent to rape under the POCSO Act.

Sexual offencesAssaultRape

Kerala8Court matter

Closed3 months ago

State of Sikkim vs Unnamed Accused — POCSO case

The Sikkim High Court upheld a 10-year jail term for a man convicted of raping a minor. The court referenced lyrics from a song to emphasize the importance of mental health and support for victims.

Sexual offencesCriminal AppealAssault+1

Sikkim3Court matter

Under investigation8 months ago

Abduction and torture of minors in Nathupur

Three individuals remain at large following the alleged abduction, torture, and confinement of five boys for over 15 hours in the Nathupur area of Gurgaon.

AssaultKidnapping

Haryana3Police investigation

On triallast month

State vs applicant — Uttarakhand POCSO case with minor's pregnancy

An Uttarakhand High Court rejected bail to a man accused under POCSO, holding that a minor's consent and promise of marriage cannot dilute statutory protections. The victim became pregnant and gave birth to a child on 15 October 2025.

AssaultSexual offences

Uttarakhand2Court matter

Judgment delivered2 months ago

State vs. accused — POCSO case acquittal on Delhi High Court appeal

An accused was acquitted by the Delhi High Court in a POCSO case on appeal. The trial court had convicted the appellant under sections 376AB and 341 IPC and section 6 POCSO Act on September 4, 2025, but the High Court found the victim's distress in court insufficient for conviction.

AssaultSexual offencesAppellate review+1

Delhi2Court matter

On triallast week

State of Maharashtra vs. Ramesh Mhatre and others — Thane doctors' assault case

Ramesh Mhatre and associates were arrested for allegedly assaulting doctors and hospital staff at KDMC's Shastri Nagar Hospital in Dombivli on July 6. The Bombay High Court granted bail to Mhatre and three associates with strict conditions, including staying outside Maharashtra until chargesheet is filed. The Supreme Court heard Maharashtra's plea seeking cancellation of Mhatre's bail.

AssaultCriminal intimidationAssault on public servants+1

Maharashtra8FIR

Judgment delivered2 months ago

State vs Nagaraj — Sexual assault of minor in Karnataka (7-year sentence)

Nagaraj, 34, was sentenced to 7 years' imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl in December 2025. The Lingadahalli police registered the case under the POCSO Act and filed a chargesheet.

AssaultSexual offences

Karnataka2Court matter

On trial9 months ago

State vs Punjab Police personnel regarding assault on Colonel

The CBI filed a chargesheet in a Mohali court against four Punjab Police personnel in connection with the assault on a Colonel. The investigation has faced scrutiny over the dropping of attempted murder charges and allegations of shielding the accused.

AssaultPolice misconduct

Punjab5Court matter

Chargesheet filed4 months ago

CBI investigation into RG Kar Medical College incident

The CBI is investigating the incident at RG Kar Medical College. The Calcutta High Court has expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the probe and directed the agency to submit progress reports.

MurderAssault

West Bengal2Court matter

On trial2 months ago

State vs Accused person — rape case, Karnataka

A rape case has proceeded to trial in Karnataka after the High Court refused to quash the case despite the accused's claim that the alleged sexual act was consensual. A chargesheet was filed following the lodging of a complaint on May 1, 2024.

RapeAssaultSexual offences

Karnataka4Court matter

Closed2 weeks ago

State vs Kodagu Homestay Owner — Illegal Arrest and Rape FIR Case

A homestay owner in Kodagu was arrested on April 19 on charges related to the rape of a US tourist. The Karnataka High Court found the arrest illegal and ordered ₹5 lakh compensation for breach of Fundamental Rights. The final chargesheet dropped rape and criminal intimidation charges, though investigation into the underlying matter continues.

Sexual offencesIllegal detentionCompensation+5

Karnataka7FIR

Closed4 months ago

State vs. Husband and In-laws — Sambalpur Dowry Harassment Case

A Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court in Sambalpur convicted a husband and his in-laws for dowry harassment and assault. The court sentenced the accused to one year of rigorous imprisonment along with fines.

AssaultDowry Harassment

Odisha2Court matter

Closedlast month

State vs Brij Bhushan Singh — sexual harassment case

Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh is accused of sexual harassment. Delhi Police registered an FIR and filed a chargesheet against him under IPC sections 354, 354A, 354D, and 506. The Delhi court has reserved its verdict, with judgment scheduled for August 3, 2026.

Sexual offencesCriminal intimidationAssault+2

Delhi15Court matter

Under investigation2 years ago

State of Gujarat vs Nithyananda

Self-styled godman Nithyananda is accused of kidnapping and wrongful confinement of children at his ashram in Ahmedabad. He reportedly fled India in 2019 and remains a fugitive while facing multiple allegations including sexual assault.

KidnappingWrongful confinementAssault

Gujarat4Police investigation

On triallast month

State vs Constable — Assault inside SDM court, Rajasthan

An FIR was registered on October 5, 2018 against a police constable for alleged assault inside an SDM court. The Rajasthan High Court allowed prosecution to proceed, finding the conduct was not part of official duty.

AssaultPolice misconduct

Rajasthan2Court matter

Judgment delivered2 weeks ago

State vs Tarun Tejpal — Goa resort rape case

Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal was accused of rape, sexual harassment, wrongful confinement and assault of a woman journalist at a Goa resort in November 2013. After initial acquittal in 2021, the Bombay High Court's Goa bench convicted him in 2026 following final arguments on the chargesheet filed by Goa Police in February 2014.

RapeSexual offencesAssault+1

Goa17Court matter