Sonia Gandhi vs Complainant — Alleged Electoral Roll Discrepancies

In re: Challenge to Form 6 procedural changes

The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge against procedural changes to voter registration, specifically regarding the requirement that voters previously deleted from the 2026 rolls file Form 6. During a hearing on 28 October 2026, the Court questioned the Election Commission of India's legal authority to independently modify statutory forms and emphasized the fundamental constitutional right to vote. The Election Commission indicated it would consider alternative processes for these voters as the matter continues before the court.

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.

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.