State vs Sharanu Salagar and 8 others — Basavakalyan cow slaughter allegation case

Bengaluru hacker Sriki — Money laundering and crypto fraud

Srikrishna Ramesh, known as Sriki, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in May 2026 regarding an organized cryptocurrency money laundering probe involving a 288 crore rupee trail. Although a special court denied his bail on 29 August 2026, the Karnataka High Court granted him bail on 12 October 2026. The investigation is ongoing, with the Enforcement Directorate conducting further searches in Bengaluru and Madhya Pradesh as of 30 October 2026.

Shri Vidyadas Babaji vs State of Karnataka and others — Anjanadri Temple administrative rights

Hereditary priest Shri Vidyadas Babaji is challenging the Koppal district administration's administrative control over the Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple. Following a dispute where the priest locked out government staff, officials forcibly regained control of the temple premises on 28 October 2026 citing a Dharwad High Court order. As reported on 30 October 2026, Shri Vidyadas Babaji intends to contest this takeover in the Supreme Court.

In re: Constitutionality of the Karnataka Civil Services (Recruitment) Act, 2022

On 29 October 2026, the Supreme Court of India declared the Karnataka Civil Services (Validation of Selection and Appointment of 2011 Batch Gazetted Probationers) Act, 2022 unconstitutional, ruling that the legislature cannot nullify prior judicial orders concerning a selection process marred by corruption and nepotism. As a result of this judgment, appointments made under the 2022 Act were terminated, and the Court directed the Karnataka State Government to initiate a fresh recruitment process for the vacant Group A and Group B posts with one-time age relaxation for previous participants.