In re: Contempt petition against IAS officer Tina Dabi

Contempt petition regarding detention of protesters and journalists during protest against CEC

The Supreme Court is hearing 46 consolidated petitions regarding allegations of police brutality, illegal detentions, and the suppression of protests against the Election Commission of India. While the Court has mandated the preservation of CCTV footage and the submission of prohibitory orders, it declined on 16 October 2026 to immediately restore Jantar Mantar as a protest site. On 27 October 2026, the Supreme Court granted petitioners 10 days to file rejoinders regarding allegations against the Chief Election Commissioner.

Supreme Court Bar Association vs Nikhil Wagle and Sanjay Raut

The Supreme Court of India initiated criminal contempt proceedings against journalist Nikhil Wagle and MP Sanjay Raut for alleged derogatory remarks about Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. Following the court's directive on 28 October 2026 for a personal appearance on 17 November 2026, Sanjay Raut filed an unconditional apology and a request to drop the proceedings on 29 October 2026.

State vs IAS and IPS officers (Rajasthan)

The Rajasthan government placed IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal and IPS officer Prashakha Mathur on Awaiting Posting Orders on 29 October 2026 and 31 October 2026, respectively, following corruption allegations. The Anti-Corruption Bureau is formally investigating claims that the couple misused their positions to acquire 40 villas from Goyal Fashions Private Limited at below-market prices. As reported on 1 November 2026, Shikhar Agrawal is abroad while the probe continues.