Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Gujarat HC Orders Further Probe Into UPSC Aspirant’s Death
A 23‑year‑old man who was studying for a big exam in India was found dead on a highway.
His dad says the death wasn’t an accident and that his son was hurt by a former politician and his son.
The Gujarat High Court is asking the police to give more details about why the man was walking naked on the road before he died.
The court wants a new report before it decides if the case should go to the national police agency, the CBI.
The dad thinks the police are covering up the real story, while the police say it was an accidental death.
Gujarat High Court ordered a new investigation report on the circumstances of a 23‑year‑old UPSC aspirant’s naked walk before death.
The father claims the death was a murder and seeks transfer of the case to the CBI.
Court questioned possible animosity between the deceased and accused, and the visit to the accused’s house.
CCTV footage showed the man walking naked; his clothes were never recovered.
Police have conducted CDR, narco‑analysis, and statements, but the father disputes the accidental death ruling.
- Who
- 23‑year‑old UPSC aspirant, his father, Justice M R Mengdey, former MLA and his son
- What
- Court ordered a further investigation report on the circumstances of the aspirant’s naked walk before death and is considering a transfer to the CBI
- When
- Incident: March 3–9, 2025; Court hearing: March 2026 (date of oral order 25.08.2026)
- Where
- Rajkot–Ahmedabad highway, Gujarat, India
- Why
- Father alleges murder and police protection of accused; police claim accidental death
- Case Date
- March 3–9, 2025
- Court
- Gujarat High Court
- Judge
- Justice M R Mengdey
- Accused
- Former MLA and his son
- Investigation Body
- Central Bureau of Investigation (requested)
- FIR
- March 9, 2025 – accidental death