115 verified cases from Delhi, newest first.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a closure report in a case involving alleged irregularities in the leasing of aircraft by Air India during the tenure of former Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel. The court has summoned an officer in connection with the filing.
The Coal Block Allocation cases, originating from the Supreme Court's 2014 judgment in Manohar Lal Sharma v. Principal Secretary (W.P.(Crl.) 120/2012), concern alleged irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks between 1993 and 2011 under the 'Government Dispensation' route, which the Supreme Court declared arbitrary and illegal. CBI has prosecuted numerous accused — including former Ministry of Coal officials and private companies — before Special Courts in Delhi — the Directorate of Enforcement has simultaneously pursued PMLA cases. As of 2025–2026, trials remain ongoing before Special Courts in Delhi (Rouse Avenue Courts), the Supreme Court continues to supervise and reconstitute benches for batch SLP hearings, the Delhi High Court has ruled on key PMLA questions, and individual sub-cases have seen both acquittals and discharges. All accused persons are presumed innocent unless a court has delivered a final conviction.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched 'Operation Chakra-II' to dismantle transnational organized cyber-enabled financial crime networks. The operation involved searches at multiple locations across India targeting fraudulent call centers that allegedly targeted foreign citizens.
Journalist Soumya Vishwanathan was shot dead in her car in South Delhi on September 30, 2008. Four individuals convicted of her murder were granted bail by the Delhi High Court, which suspended their life sentences pending the outcome of their appeals.
The Delhi High Court quashed the criminal proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate and Delhi Police against NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha. The court characterized the initiation of these cases as an abuse of the process of law.
A public interest litigation was filed challenging the procedure adopted by the Union Government for the empanelment of advocates to represent it before various courts. The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition, terming it a 'publicity interest litigation' and noting that the petitioner failed to demonstrate any illegality in the process.
The Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police is investigating allegations of forgery and fraud against Emaar India Limited. Summons were issued to the company's managing director and senior officials for questioning regarding the matter.
The CBI has registered a case against Rolls Royce PLC, its executives, and arms dealers regarding alleged corruption and conspiracy in the procurement of Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) aircraft for the Indian Air Force.
A public interest litigation was filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction that the new Parliament building be inaugurated by the President of India rather than the Prime Minister. The Supreme Court refused to entertain the petition.
Sanjay Singh, a Member of Parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with allegations of corruption related to the Delhi excise policy. The accused has denied the allegations.
The Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police has summoned BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover and his wife Madhuri Jain for questioning. The investigation pertains to an alleged fraud involving Rs 81 crore at the company.
Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh is accused of sexual harassment. Delhi Police registered an FIR and filed a chargesheet against him under IPC sections 354, 354A, 354D, and 506. The Delhi court has reserved its verdict, with judgment scheduled for August 3, 2026.
Manish Sisodia, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, was arrested in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi liquor policy. After spending 17 months in custody, he was granted bail by the Supreme Court of India.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR against former Union Finance Secretary Arvind Mayaram for alleged corruption. The agency conducted searches at his premises in connection with the investigation.
The Supreme Court upheld the 2016 demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes by a 4:1 majority. The court ruled that the decision-making process was not flawed or unlawful, while a dissenting opinion noted that the exercise was unlawful but could not be reversed.
The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which introduced a 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in admissions and government jobs.
A public interest litigation was filed seeking a directive to replace the term 'Central Government' with 'Union Government' in all official communications, arguing that the current terminology impacts the federal structure of the Constitution. The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition, observing that the use of the term does not violate the fundamental structure of the Constitution.
The CBI registered an FIR in July 2022 alleging that Delhi's Excise Policy 2021-22 was manipulated to facilitate monopolisation and cartelisation of the liquor trade, with AAP leaders allegedly receiving kickbacks from liquor manufacturers. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) separately registered a money laundering case under PMLA. On 27 February 2026, the Rouse Avenue Special Court (PC Act) discharged all 23 accused — including former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia — holding that no prima facie case was made out and criticising the CBI's investigation. The CBI has since challenged the discharge order before the Delhi High Court — that revision is currently being heard by Justice Manoj Jain after Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma withdrew following contempt proceedings she had initiated against the accused. A parallel ED/PMLA case remains active at the Rouse Avenue Court, the hearing of which was directed to be deferred pending the High Court's disposal of the CBI revision.
The Central Bureau of Investigation apprehended S. Eswara Reddy, a Joint Drug Controller at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, for allegedly accepting a bribe. The agency also arrested Dinesh Dua, a director at Synergy Network India Private Limited, and other individuals in connection with the alleged bribery scheme.
An appeal was filed in the Supreme Court following a split verdict by the Delhi High Court regarding the constitutionality of the marital rape exception under the Indian Penal Code.