Union of India vs. Jarnail Singh — Reservation in Promotion

Judgment delivered

In re: Caste status applicability across states

The Orissa High Court ruled that a person belonging to a caste notified as a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe in one state cannot automatically claim the same status in another state. The court's observation was made in the context of directing the registration of a sale deed executed by a Jharkhand resident.

OdishaCourt matter

Under investigation

In re: OBC Creamy Layer Criteria implementation

Following the Supreme Court's March 11, 2026, judgment on OBC creamy layer criteria, the Centre requested at least two years for implementation to avoid administrative disruption. As of 26 October 2026, officials confirmed that the ongoing Supreme Court proceedings will not affect the seniority of the 2025 Civil Services Examination batch.

DelhiCourt matter

Judgment delivered

In re: Challenges to Backward Class reservations in Andhra Pradesh local body elections

The Supreme Court dismissed the Andhra Pradesh government's plea to restore a 34% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections on 17 October 2026 due to insufficient empirical data. Subsequently, the Supreme Court intervened in the election process regarding allegations of candidate obstruction and violence, directing the State Election Commission to revise schedules, defer the publication of the final candidate list until 26 October 2026, and investigate specific complaints of electoral interference.

Andhra PradeshCourt matter

Closed

In re: Resignation of 6 AIADMK MLAs

The Supreme Court dismissed petitions challenging the acceptance of resignation letters from six AIADMK MLAs who joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, confirming on 26 October 2026 that resignation and disqualification processes function independently. Previously, the Madras High Court upheld these resignations on 13 October 2026 and mandated that separate pending disqualification proceedings be concluded within two months.

Tamil NaduCourt matter

Judgment delivered

S P Gupta vs Union of India and Others — Collegium System for Judicial Appointments

The S P Gupta versus Union of India case concerns the appointment and transfer of judges within the Indian judicial system. As of 25 October 2026, former Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul alleged that improper government consultation occurred during the Collegium's appointment process. These allegations include claims that former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud sought pre-approval from the government and that Justice Kaul faced pressure to remove appointment matters from his bench.

Court matter

Closed

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh vs State of Tamil Nadu — Permission for route march

The Madras High Court permitted the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to conduct route marches at 128 locations across Tamil Nadu on 25 October 2026 and 1 November 2026. In its 16 October 2026 judgment, the court criticized the state police for repeatedly denying permissions based on grounds previously rejected by the court. Following the initial ruling, the court continued to oversee the implementation of its order as of 25 October 2026, criticizing the police for applying regulatory guidelines in a restrictive manner.

Tamil NaduCourt matter

Union of India vs. Jarnail Singh — Reservation in Promotion

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Supreme Court delivers final judgment on reservation in promotion

SC orders status quo, stays SC/ST quota in promotion for government jobs

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