Wrongful confinement cases

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

On trial2 weeks ago

State of Karnataka vs Actor Darshan and others — Renukaswamy Murder Case

Actor Darshan and multiple co-accused are charged in connection with the murder of Renukaswamy. Darshan was arrested on June 11, 2024. The Karnataka High Court granted bail to Darshan and co-accused on December 13, 2024, which the State of Karnataka appealed to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court reserved judgment on the State's appeal on July 24, 2025.

MurderCriminal intimidationCriminal conspiracy+5

Karnataka15Court 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

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