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State vs Chhattisgarh Police — Custodial Death Case (January 2024)

In January 2024, a 34-year-old man died while in the custody of Chhattisgarh Police. On 12 August 2026, the Supreme Court ordered a CBI investigation into the matter after noting a state-level cover-up and awarded Rs 25 lakh in compensation to the victim's family. On 13 October 2026, the Supreme Court granted the CBI an additional three months to complete the investigation into the custodial death.

Reena vs The Managing Director, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation — MACT negligence and criminal acquittal case

In this motor accident claim, the Supreme Court ruled on 4 September 2026 that an acquittal in criminal proceedings does not determine outcomes in Motor Accident Claims Tribunal cases due to differing standards of proof. The Court set aside a Karnataka High Court order that had attributed 50% contributory negligence to a deceased driver based on a bus driver's criminal acquittal.