Centre for Public Interest Litigation and Prashant Bhushan vs Union of India — Pellet gun ban petition

A 26-year-old man, Sai Krishna, allegedly died in police custody at Krishna Lanka Police Station in Vijayawada, NTR district, between May 9 and early hours of the next day. The NHRC sought reports from the Andhra Pradesh DGP and Chief Secretary regarding illegal detention, torture, alleged death, and body disposal. An FIR was registered against former CI Nagaraju.

A man died in January 2024 following police custody. An FIR was registered on July 30, 2026 to probe the death. The Supreme Court criticised the Chhattisgarh Director General of Police, describing the handling as 'totally incompetent' and warning of potential contempt proceedings.

A custodial death case in Madhya Pradesh where a judicial enquiry report named the Jail Superintendent, subordinate jail staff, and empanelled doctors as responsible. An FIR was registered based on the enquiry findings.

A man died in police custody in Chhattisgarh after being arrested for allegedly possessing 6 litres of raw Mahua liquor. The Supreme Court expressed lack of confidence in the state administration's investigation and ordered the CBI to register a criminal case and investigate the circumstances of the death. The Court awarded ₹25 lakhs interim compensation to the legal heirs.

Prabhat Dhyani, president of the Uttarakhand Parivartan Party (UPP), was detained by Uttarakhand police while traveling to Delhi for the CJP Chalo Sansad (Chalo Parliament) march on July 21, 2026. The Uttarakhand High Court criticized the police action and upheld Dhyani's constitutional right to travel.

A Supreme Court judgment delivered in May 2026 in the Prajwala case, described as a significant victory for anti-human trafficking advocates. The case relates to human trafficking and forced labour practices in India.