State vs. Unknown Accused — Pilibhit voter list irregularities case

A Supreme Court case concerning the distinction between citizens and voters, with implications for India's understanding of citizenship. The matter involved challenges before Single Bench and Division Bench of a High Court, followed by a Supreme Court hearing that resulted in a split verdict. The case addresses whether actual prejudice was caused to writ petitioners and examines revisional proceedings before the Commissioner.

An investigation by the CB-CID has alleged that a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Prisons named Somasekhar engaged in official misconduct. The allegations include the exploitation of a convict's wife in exchange for parole, the improper verification of a purported Supreme Court order for a convict's release, and the illegal deployment of convict prisoners for domestic work at his official residence.

A petition before the Madras High Court challenges the acceptance of resignation letters from six AIADMK MLAs. The petitioners allege that these resignations were accepted without proper inquiry while disqualification proceedings were already pending against the legislators.