Government of NCT of Delhi vs Union of India

Digital News Publishers Association vs Union of India — Challenge to Digital Personal Data Protection Act

The Digital News Publishers Association has challenged the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and its 2025 rules in the Supreme Court, alleging that the absence of journalistic exemptions infringes upon press freedom. On 27 October 2026, the court issued a notice to the Union of India regarding the plea and an interim stay request, instructing the petitioners to propose safeguards. As reported on 29 October 2026, the Supreme Court has scheduled the next hearing for 17 November 2026.

In re: Constitutionality of the Karnataka Civil Services (Recruitment) Act, 2022

On 29 October 2026, the Supreme Court of India declared the Karnataka Civil Services (Validation of Selection and Appointment of 2011 Batch Gazetted Probationers) Act, 2022 unconstitutional, citing rampant corruption and nepotism. The Court ordered the state government to conduct fresh recruitment for the affected posts while providing age relaxation to eligible candidates. Following the ruling, the affected officers have requested assistance from the Chief Minister, who has initiated a review of the situation with the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms as of 30 October 2026.

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

The Supreme Court is reviewing petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026, which replaced self-identification with mandatory medical certification. On 28 October 2026, the Court tagged a new PIL from Women’s Declaration International India to the batch and issued notices to three Union ministries regarding the law's potential impact on statutory protections for women. A further public interest litigation was filed on 31 October 2026 challenging Section 7 of the Act and related rules concerning access to women’s shelters and washrooms.