Vigilantism

The act of a civilian taking law enforcement into their own hands, often sparking debate on self-defense versus excessive force.

1. Palghar Sadhu Lynching

2. Jurisdiction: India (April 16, 2020)
3. Original Case: Palghar sadhu lynching (Apr 16 2020, 2 Juna Akhara monks + 1 driver, tribals mistaken identity, 100+ arrested), Maharashtra
4. VictimsKalpavriksha GiriSushil GiriNilesh TelgadeDefendantsSuresh GiriDatta GiriSanjay GiriPlaintiffsState of MaharashtraInvestigatorsMaharashtra Criminal Investigation DepartmentInstitutionsKasa Police StationPalghar District CourtSupreme Court of IndiaJuna Akhara
5. Case Tags: Mob Lynching;Mistaken Identity;WhatsApp Rumor;Vigilantism

1. Gutierrez v. Neely

2. Jurisdiction: United States (May 1, 2023)
3. VictimsJordan NeelyDefendantsDaniel PennyPlaintiffsZachary GutierrezDefense AttorneysThomas A. KenniffPlaintiff AttorneysDonte MillsLennon EdwardsJudgesMaxwell WileyInstitutionsNew York City Police DepartmentManhattan District Attorney&aposs OfficeNew York State Unified Court System
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Chokehold;Subway Homicide;Vigilantism