In re: Repatriation and burial of deceased Indian national from UAE

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

The Supreme Court is reviewing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026, which mandates medical certification over self-identification. On 28 October 2026, the Court tagged a petition from Women’s Declaration International India to the ongoing batch and issued notices to three Union ministries regarding the law's potential impact on statutory protections for biological women. The Union government maintains that recognizing self-perceived gender identity could render 169 statutory provisions unworkable.

State of Kerala vs 4 Accused — Mini Cooper car accident case

Four individuals face allegations of intoxication and high-speed driving in a fatal Mini Cooper accident in Nedumbassery. Following the rejection of their bail pleas by lower courts as reported on 30 October 2026, the Angamaly court remanded the four accused to police custody on 30 October 2026 to facilitate the preparation of a charge sheet, while prime accused Suhail Sajeev and co-accused Joyal S. Anto moved the Kerala High Court for bail on 30 October 2026.

In re: Construction at Pulinkudy beach (Vizhinjam port)

The Kerala High Court halted construction at Pulinkudy beach on 18 October 2026 due to an incorrect affidavit from the Coastal Regulation Zone Authority regarding environmental clearance. On 30 October 2026, the Court quashed the government order establishing an expert committee to examine coastal erosion, citing improprieties in member appointments, and rejected the committee's report while ordering the formation of a fresh independent panel.