CBI vs Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and others — Castration case

Challenge to the Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026 — self-identification

The Supreme Court is reviewing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026, which mandates medical certification over self-identification. On 28 October 2026, the Court tagged a petition from Women’s Declaration International India to the ongoing batch and issued notices to three Union ministries regarding the law's potential impact on statutory protections for biological women. The Union government maintains that recognizing self-perceived gender identity could render 169 statutory provisions unworkable.

In re: Compensation for families of Indians deceased in Russia-Ukraine conflict

The Supreme Court is overseeing a petition regarding Indian nationals recruited into the Russian military, where 51 deaths, 77 missing persons, and 139 discharges have been reported as of 15 October 2026. The Court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs to issue public notices for compensation claims and clarify actions taken against illegal recruitment agents. Families continue to seek government intervention for kin who have gone missing while serving in the conflict.

State vs Three Accused — Kolkata Behala assault case

Three individuals, including a woman's parents and uncle, were arrested on 26 October 2026 for allegedly abducting and forcing a 17-year-old boy, his friend, and the boy's father to parade naked at gunpoint in Kolkata's Behala area. Police have charged the suspects with attempted murder, abduction, and Arms Act violations. As of 27 October 2026, the investigation continues, with police having conducted a crime scene reconstruction while escorting the accused through the locality.