Public Procurement cases

State of Madhya Pradesh vs. Civic Officials — Procurement Irregularities Case

The Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta has initiated a probe into alleged financial irregularities involving ₹1,134 crore in urban local body procurement. The investigation follows a viral video alleging significant price discrepancies in the purchase of items including lights, vehicles, and disinfectants, leading to departmental action against 392 civic officials, including 135 Chief Municipal Officers.

In re: Radial Road-2 tender process

A public interest litigation challenges the Rs 3,296-crore Radial Road-2 tender process in Telangana, alleging financial irregularities. On 13 October 2026, the Telangana High Court refused to grant an interim stay on the project's tender process. Subsequently, on 15 October 2026, the managing director of a participating firm formally questioned the tender evaluation process before the court.

In re: Alleged irregularities in hospital dustbin procurement in Bihar

The Patna High Court is overseeing a probe into alleged financial irregularities and inflated procurement costs of biomedical waste dustbins for Bihar government hospitals, a matter involving an estimated ₹300 crore. During a hearing on 18 October 2026, the court expressed suspicion that efforts were being made to shield officials and directed the Enforcement Directorate and State Vigilance Unit to clarify the roles of six senior officers. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for 19 November 2026.