Plea seeking creation of Judicial Vista

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.

In re: Protection of Race Course Masjid

Syed Ahmed Saud petitioned the Delhi High Court to protect the Race Course Masjid from demolition and restore worship access. On 29 October 2026, the court declined to force the government to permit prayers due to security concerns near the Prime Minister's residence, while the Land and Development Office assured that no demolition will occur until the Delhi Waqf Board decides on a pending representation. The matter is next scheduled for hearing on 16 December 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.