In re: Contempt proceedings against Mhow SDO Rakesh Parmar

Contempt petition regarding CJP protest movement restrictions

A contempt petition in the Supreme Court alleges that authorities violated judicial orders regarding metro and rail service restrictions during the 10 October 2026 CJP protest. The Union Home Secretary and Delhi Police have submitted affidavits defending their actions and tendering apologies, while the court has issued nine directions to balance protest rights with public order. CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from judicial custody and appeared before a Special Executive Magistrate on 23 October 2026.

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

The Supreme Court is hearing 46 consolidated petitions regarding alleged police brutality, illegal detentions, and the suppression of protests against the Election Commission of India. While the Court has ordered the Delhi Police to preserve CCTV footage and produce prohibitory orders, it declined on 16 October 2026 to restore Jantar Mantar as a protest site. Lawyers for detainees filed a complaint on 20 October 2026 alleging police failed to return mobile phones seized during detentions on 11 October 2026.

State vs Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh — Twisha Sharma death case

Former judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh are accused by the CBI of abetment to suicide in the death of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in her Bhopal home in May 2026. The Supreme Court of India stayed the trial in the Bhopal special CBI court on 17 October 2026 pending a transfer petition. On 26 October 2026, the Madhya Pradesh High Court heard final arguments and reserved its order on the bail application filed by Giribala Singh.