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State vs Swatantra Bhardwaj — Jantar Mantar protest assault case

Influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was arrested on 5 September 2026 for the alleged assault of Sanjay Kumar at a Jantar Mantar protest in June 2026, with police adding charges including attempt to murder and provisions under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act. Following three weeks of interim bail granted on 15 September 2026, Bhardwaj was granted regular bail by a Delhi court on 6 October 2026. The case remains before the court as of 20 October 2026.

State vs. Father of minor — Mysuru fatal car accident case

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition filed by a Mysuru resident seeking to quash criminal proceedings against him. The case stems from an incident where his 14-year-old son, who was driving a car, caused an accident that resulted in the death of three people. The court rejected the plea to drop the charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

In re: Suspension of conviction of a murder convict for election candidacy

On 19 October 2026, the Allahabad High Court stayed the conviction and life sentence of Nandlal Rai, who was convicted in 2025 for a 2017 murder, to enable him to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. During hearings on 20 October 2026, the division bench of Justice Siddharth and Justice Vinai Kumar Dwivedi observed that a politician's right to contest elections holds significance comparable to a common person's right to livelihood.

Abduction and murder of 13-year-old boy in Bengaluru

Two minors were detained and placed in a juvenile home on 19 October 2026 for the alleged abduction and murder of 13-year-old Arafath in Bengaluru's HAL area. Investigations suggest the incident, in which the victim was allegedly assaulted with stones and found near Vibhutipura Lake, resulted from a dispute over a girl. The matter stands before a court as of 19 October 2026.

State vs. Unknown Accused — Robbery and murder at Chevella bus stand

Police are investigating the death of a man at a bus stand in Chevella, Telangana. The victim was killed by two robbers who fled with a mobile phone that the victim had allegedly stolen himself.

State vs Sonam Raghuvanshi — Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case

Sonam Raghuvanshi and five others are accused of the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi. Following the Supreme Court's order on 23 July 2026 to set aside her bail, the victim's mother, Uma Raghuvanshi, formally demanded the death penalty for all six accused as reported on 17 October 2026.

State vs Srishti (Akriti Chaudhary) — Noida industrial workers' violence case

Labour activists Akriti Chaudhary and Srishti Gupta face charges including arson and attempt to murder for their alleged roles in the April 2025 Noida industrial workers' protest. While the Supreme Court declined bail to the accused in May 2026, the Allahabad High Court ruled on 16 October 2026 that their pre-FIR detention was illegal. The state's conspiracy theory remains under scrutiny due to discrepancies in witness accounts identified in charge sheets filed by September 2026.

State vs. Surjith and others — Kavin Selvaganesh murder case

Engineering graduate Kavin Selvaganesh was murdered in Tirunelveli in July 2025 due to an alleged inter-caste relationship. While the Madras High Court quashed the chargesheet against the prime accused's parents on 29 September 2026, the Tamil Nadu government filed an appeal against this decision in the Supreme Court on 16 October 2026. Separately, the fourth accused, Jayapal, was granted conditional bail on 15 October 2026.

State vs Juvenile Accused — Hailakandi rape and murder case

The Juvenile Justice Board of Hailakandi, Assam, has ordered that a 17-year-old accused be tried as an adult in connection with a case involving the rape and murder of a minor. The board's decision was reportedly based on the heinous nature of the alleged offense.

State of Chhattisgarh vs Chintamani Patel

The Supreme Court of India is examining an appeal against a Chhattisgarh High Court decision that reduced a murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder in a 2021 case. The Supreme Court has expressed critical observations regarding the High Court's application of Indian Penal Code provisions in this matter.

State of Kerala vs Jollyamma Joseph

Jollyamma Joseph is the prime accused in six alleged poisoning murders in Koodathayi, Kerala. As of 14 October 2026, the trial for the Roy Thomas murder case has reached its final stages with the examination of the 134th witness. Separately, as of 14 October 2026, the Kerala High Court has ordered an expedited hearing regarding an appeal to lift a broadcast ban on the web series Anali.

State of Uttar Pradesh vs Vipin Bhati — Nikki Bhati murder case

Vipin Bhati, the husband of the deceased Nikki Bhati, is accused of involvement in her murder in Greater Noida. The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to the accused in connection with the ongoing criminal proceedings.

State vs Aaftab Amin Poonawala — Shraddha Walkar murder case

Aaftab Amin Poonawala is facing trial for the alleged murder of his partner, Shraddha Walkar. The Delhi court has permitted the testimony of four foreign-based nodal officers from Google, WhatsApp, and Bumble to be recorded via video conferencing to avoid delays and high costs.

State vs Walmik Karad and others — Santosh Deshmukh murder and extortion case

The CID has filed a chargesheet against eight individuals, including Walmik Karad, for the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh allegedly involving an organized extortion syndicate. As of 11 September 2026, the case is pending before the court, and the victim's brother has requested Karad's transfer from Beed jail following allegations of unauthorized communication and preferential treatment. Previous bail applications by the accused were rejected by the court as of 14 July 2026.

State vs. Police Personnel — Custodial death of B. Ajith Kumar

B. Ajith Kumar, a temple guard accused of theft, died in police custody amidst allegations of torture. Following a CBI investigation, the court formally framed murder charges against 10 police personnel on 11 September 2026. As reported on 11 September 2026, a former DSP and three other police officers were remanded to judicial custody.

Investigation into the death of Akash in police custody

Akash Delison, a 26-year-old Dalit man, died after alleged custodial torture by police in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. As of 10 September 2026, the CB-CID has formally named six police officers as accused in the case, charging them with offenses including murder and assault. Previously, the Madras High Court directed authorities to perform the victim's last rites on 16 June 2026 after the family refused to claim the body for over three months.

Lonavla Police Station vs Siya Goyal & Chetan Chaudhary — Murder of Ketan Agarwal

Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary are accused of murdering Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort on 18 June 2026. After they were remanded to judicial custody on 3 July 2026, police arrested a third suspect, Ritesh Hinge, on 9 September 2026 for his alleged role in the conspiracy. The case is pending before a court.

State vs Bikram Panda and Sivashankar Dash — BJP leader Pitabas Panda murder case

Former BJD MLA Bikram Panda and former Berhampur Mayor Sivashankar Dash are accused of conspiring to murder BJP leader Pitabas Panda by engaging middlemen and contract killers. The Orissa High Court granted conditional bail to Bikram Panda on 31 August 2026, citing a statutory defect due to the non-supply of the grounds of arrest. The case is pending before a court.

State vs Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate members — Operation Hard Ball international crackdown

Operation Hard Ball is an international crackdown on transnational crime syndicates, including the Lawrence Bishnoi network, which faces U.S. indictments for racketeering, murder, and extortion. Punjab Police inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra was arrested on 17 July 2026 for alleged involvement in an extortion case linked to these investigations. As of 08 August 2026, the Indian government confirmed it had received no formal extradition request from the United States regarding Nagra.

In re: Rape and murder of a minor in Nandgram, Ghaziabad

The Supreme Court is overseeing the investigation into the 2026 rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Ghaziabad following concerns over the police probe and threats to the victim's family. As reported on 30 July 2026, the court-appointed Special Investigation Team recommended action against private hospitals that denied the victim emergency care. On 7 August 2026, the Court directed compensation for the victim's family and announced plans to establish guidelines for hospital and law enforcement emergency responses.