State of Punjab vs. Unnamed Accused (Ludhiana student suicide case)

Under investigation

State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Nankai — Abetment of suicide of Amritlal

Following the death of 36-year-old Amritlal by suicide in Baghelabari village, Banda, police arrested his wife, Nankai, who is employed as a block-level worker. The investigation into the incident, which reportedly stemmed from marital disputes, led to the charges against her.

Uttar PradeshFIR

On trial

State vs. SP Bansal — Abetment of suicide of Ram Milan Yadav

Ram Milan Yadav, a 57-year-old canteen operator at the Chandigarh District Court, died by suicide after his son accused lawyer SP Bansal of humiliation. Following a police FIR registered on 27 October 2026 for abetment of suicide, the Chandigarh District Court granted interim bail to Satpal Bansal on 31 October 2026.

ChandigarhFIR

Under investigation

State vs. Abhishek Kumar — Suicide of woman constable Aarti in Agra

A woman constable named Aarti was found dead by suicide in her government residence in Agra. Her family has alleged that her husband, Abhishek Kumar, subjected her to physical abuse and pressured her to engage in sex work, leading to her death.

Uttar PradeshFIR

Under investigation

State vs. Unnamed Accused — Idukki office assault and suicide

Santhosh allegedly attacked his wife Sreeja, a contract postmaster, with an iron rod at the Kulitholu post office in Idukki, Kerala, before taking his own life by shooting himself. As reported on 30 October 2026, the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

KeralaFIR

Under investigation

State of Andhra Pradesh vs Unidentified Accused — Anantapur school assault case

On 31 October 2026, 21-year-old Hemanth alias Dummu allegedly attacked two students with a wood-cutting tool at a Zilla Parishad high school in Raptadu, resulting in one death and severe injuries to the second student. Following his arrest at Dharmavaram railway station on 31 October 2026, Hemanth was shot by police on 1 November 2026 during an attempted escape near the Atmakur forest area and is currently hospitalized under security as reported on 2 November 2026.

Andhra PradeshPolice investigation

Closed

State vs. Resident Doctors (Surat GMC) — Ragging and abetment of suicide case

Following the August 2026 suicide of a student at Government Medical College in Surat, police arrested four resident doctors for alleged ragging and abetment, with the final suspect arrested on 29 October 2026. On 31 October 2026, the Gujarat High Court quashed the FIR against two of the accused, ruling that criminal abetment requires evidence of specific intent which it found lacking. The court clarified that while it does not condone ragging, institutional friction does not automatically constitute abetment.

GujaratPolice investigation

State of Punjab vs. Unnamed Accused (Ludhiana student suicide case)

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