In re: Compliance of Paying Guest (PG) accommodations in Bengaluru

Plea against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Opposition leaders filed a petition in the Supreme Court alleging that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar made unilateral decisions during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Election Commission filed an affidavit on 26 October 2026 rejecting these claims, which petitioners have since challenged as deceptive. The Supreme Court granted the petitioners 10 days to submit a rejoinder during a hearing on 28 October 2026, with the next hearing scheduled for 17 November 2026.

Rahul Gandhi and others vs Union of India — SIR irregularities

Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders have challenged the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the Supreme Court, alleging procedural irregularities and voter deletions. As reported on 28 October 2026, the Court has directed the Election Commission to streamline the revision process, observed that the Commission cannot unilaterally modify statutory forms, and deferred adjudication on the legality of the 'logical discrepancy' category used for deletions.

In re: Regulation of trade margins on medicines and medical devices

The Supreme Court is reviewing the regulation of trade margins for medicines and medical devices following the government's decision to cap markups on certain cancer drugs. In an affidavit filed on 23 October 2026, the Centre acknowledged that hospitals overcharging for drugs and consumables is a form of malpractice. During hearings concluded on 27 October 2026, the Supreme Court criticized the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority for systemic price disparities, highlighted instances of extreme markups, and reserved its order on the matter.