State vs. Five accused — 833 kg ganja case, Chhattisgarh

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.

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 prisoner, Rahul Kanwar, serving a life sentence for a double murder case, committed suicide by jumping into a burning kiln of a gasifier furnace at Bilaspur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred on a Wednesday and resulted in the prisoner's death.

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.

A chargesheet against a Kodagu homestay owner accused in a rape case involving a US national was quashed by the Karnataka High Court. The court separately declared the arrest illegal and directed the State to pay ₹5 lakh compensation, while allowing investigation to continue.

A civil motor accident claim arose following a collision involving a KSRTC bus driver and a car. The KSRTC bus driver was acquitted in criminal proceedings, but the Karnataka High Court had attributed 50% contributory negligence to the deceased car driver. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order, holding that a criminal acquittal cannot control civil MACT claims and the standards of proof differ between criminal and civil law.