State of West Bengal vs. West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation and others — Singur Land Acquisition Case

Mamata Banerjee faction vs Election Commission of India — Trinamool Congress name and symbol dispute

The Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress has challenged the Election Commission of India's interim order freezing the party's name and symbol before the Supreme Court. On 26 October 2026, the Supreme Court extended the deadline for both rival factions to file their pleadings before the Election Commission by 20 days. The Election Commission was previously directed by the Supreme Court on 28 September 2026 to resolve the dispute regarding the party name and symbol within four months.

Dr. Sandip Ghosh vs Union of India and others

Former RG Kar Medical College principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh sought to restrain media reporting on an investigation before facing Central Bureau of Investigation inquiries into financial irregularities. The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Dr. Sandip Ghosh on 15 October 2026. As reported on 24 October 2026, the parents of the victim in the RG Kar Medical College case expressed concerns regarding this bail decision.

In re: Stampede at Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal

A stampede at the Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on 17 October 2026 resulted in 19 deaths. A Special Investigation Team is probing allegations that committee members incited panic with false announcements about a pandal collapse and has identified critical infrastructure deficiencies at the site. Nine individuals, including the committee treasurer, have been arrested as of 23 October 2026, and the Chief Minister announced on 26 October 2026 that the SIT report will be tabled in the Legislative Assembly within three months.