Transfer petition of Mohammad Shahabuddin

Gopal Lodhi vs State of Madhya Pradesh and Another

The Supreme Court of India ruled that criminal proceedings for rape cannot be quashed solely on the basis of a settlement or compromise between the accused and the victim. The court further observed that in the present instance, the victim had been coerced into the settlement.

State vs. Unnamed Accused — Section 319 CrPC Revision

The Supreme Court clarified that trial courts must evaluate the entirety of witness testimony, including cross-examination, before invoking Section 319 CrPC to summon an additional accused. This ruling established that testimonies demolished during cross-examination cannot serve as a basis for summoning an individual. This decision follows a 22 October 2025 Rajasthan High Court judgment that previously emphasized the requirement for strong and cogent evidence to summon a new accused.

State vs Anant Singh — Dularchand Yadav murder case

On 30 October 2026, the Supreme Court of India set aside the Patna High Court's order and cancelled the bail granted to Anant Singh in the Dularchand Yadav murder case. The Supreme Court directed Anant Singh to surrender to authorities on or before 1 December 2026 and ordered the Bihar Police to conclude the investigation within four months.