CBI vs Rajendra Kumar and others

CBI vs S. Eswara Reddy and others — CDSCO bribery case

The CBI registered a case against Joint Drug Controller S. Eswara Reddy and representatives of Biocon Biologics Limited for allegedly conspiring to pay a 9,00,000 rupee bribe to waive phase-three clinical trials for an insulin drug. On 31 October 2026, a special court discharged S. Eswara Reddy and three other co-accused in the case, citing a lack of evidence in the prosecution's call recordings to establish that a bribe was demanded.

State vs. Vatsala Aggarwal and Vinod Kumar Ranga — DGHS corruption case

Former DGHS official Vatsala Aggarwal and former Central Procurement Agency head Vinod Kumar Ranga face allegations of corruption involving the irregular procurement of medical equipment and medicines. Following the rejection of their bail pleas as reported on 17 October 2026, the Anti-Corruption Branch filed a chargesheet on 30 October 2026 alleging the intentional destruction of tender files and the payment of Rs 839 crores to five companies without adhering to mandated portal processes.

State vs Lalu Prasad Yadav and others — IRCTC scam case

A Delhi court ordered the framing of money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, and six others in the IRCTC scam case on 13 September 2026. On 29 October 2026, the Delhi High Court granted Lalu Prasad Yadav interim protection from coercive action until 3 December 2026. Consequently, the trial court deferred the formal framing of charges on 30 October 2026 and directed the remaining accused to appear in person on 19 November 2026.