State vs Shadab Ahmad — Delhi Riots

On trial

State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Accused — Bail application in false promise of marriage case

The Allahabad High Court initially granted bail to the accused on 18 October 2026 after ruling that a transgender woman does not fall under the statutory definition of a woman for invoking Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. However, the Court cancelled this bail on 25 October 2026 and reprimanded the Senior Superintendent of Police for the handling of the case.

Uttar PradeshCourt matter

On trial

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

Four individuals face allegations regarding a fatal Mini Cooper accident in Nedumbassery. After the Angamaly court rejected their bail pleas on 17 October 2026 and dismissed a transfer petition for the prime accused on 22 October 2026, the Ernakulam Sessions Court began hearing their bail applications as of 26 October 2026. Investigators have since recovered video evidence of the vehicle speeding and an audio clip where the third accused admits to intoxication and high speeds.

KeralaCourt matter

Closed

Tariq Ahmad Dar vs Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court heard a Letters Patent Appeal against a single-judge order upholding a preventive detention order issued under the Public Safety Act against an individual accused in multiple cattle theft cases. The Division Bench quashed the detention order, ruling that ordinary criminal law was sufficient to deal with the accused and that mere allegations of repeated criminal activity do not automatically constitute a threat to public order.

Jammu and KashmirCourt matter

Closed

In re: Compensation under UP Mahila Samman Kosh for POCSO survivors

The Allahabad High Court ruled on 24 October 2026 that provisions under the Uttar Pradesh Rani Laxmibai Mahila Samman Kosh requiring injury reports or medical examinations as mandatory conditions for compensation are unconstitutional. The Court held that sexual assault survivors cannot be denied financial assistance due to an absence of physical injuries or a refusal to undergo medical exams, directing the payment of three lakh rupees to a minor POCSO survivor.

Uttar PradeshCourt matter

Judgment delivered

In re: Guidelines for production of arrested persons before Judicial Officers

On 24 October 2026, the Kerala High Court set aside state government guidelines that restricted the production of arrested persons before judicial officers to business hours between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The court clarified that the 24-hour statutory period for producing an arrested individual before a magistrate is an outer limit rather than a justification for delay and affirmed that police must ensure timely production regardless of the time of day.

KeralaCourt matter

Judgment delivered

In re: Criminal liability of advocates practising without qualifying AIBE

The Karnataka High Court ruled on 20 October 2026 that lawyers practicing without passing the AIBE may face criminal prosecution, noting that Bar Council disciplinary proceedings do not preclude private criminal complaints. On 22 October 2026, the court ordered the Karnataka State Bar Council to establish a digital system to identify such practitioners. Subsequently, on 23 October 2026, the court dismissed a petition by advocate M Prasanna Kumar, allowing his trial for alleged offenses under the IPC and Advocates Act to proceed.

KarnatakaCourt matter

State vs Shadab Ahmad — Delhi Riots

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“Go And Tell Trial Court”: Supreme Court Refuses To Relax Bail Terms For Delhi Riots Accused Shadab Ahmad To Attend Law Classes In Ghaziabad

Supreme Court update: Delhi riots accused not granted permission to study law, what the court said on bail conditions

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