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Oudh Bar Association vs Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh — Certificate of Practice reissuance petition

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court is considering whether a Certificate of Practice can be reissued following a change in a lawyer's place of practice. In a hearing on 27 October 2026, the court prohibited 300 advocates from voting in the Oudh Bar Association elections due to certification discrepancies and directed the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to establish an online verification system for Certificates of Practice.

In re: Payment of Dearness Allowance and arrears by the Government of Punjab

The Punjab and Haryana High Court imposed a fine of ₹1,00,000 on the Punjab Chief Secretary for the state government's continued failure to comply with court orders regarding the payment of Dearness Allowance and pending arrears to its employees.

Bahadur Mahto vs State of Jharkhand — Teacher recruitment process

This litigation involves multiple petitions before the Jharkhand High Court concerning alleged irregularities in the recruitment processes for graduate trained teachers and assistant teachers in the state. The Court has issued various directives, including stays on recruitment drives, orders to conduct the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET), and the initiation of a CID probe into suspected irregularities.

State of Maharashtra vs Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

The Maharashtra government filed a petition in the Bombay High Court on 23 October 2026, challenging FSSAI regulations that allegedly encroach on state authority. The petition seeks to strike down a 2023 directive that prevents state officials from inspecting business premises operating under central food licenses. The matter is pending before the court as of 25 October 2026.

K.S. Hamza vs State of Kerala — Challenge to Waqf Board Reconstitution

Former Waqf Board chairperson K.S. Hamza challenged the Kerala government's reconstitution of the State Waqf Board in the Kerala High Court, arguing it violated a directive to fill vacancies. Following the board's reorganization and the assumption of office by new members on 17 October 2026, the High Court division bench declined an interim stay on the government's order and referred the petition to a larger bench on 19 October 2026. The court issued notice to the relevant parties before admission on 23 October 2026.

Mohan Meakin Limited vs State of Maharashtra and FSSAI — Old Monk labelling and sale restriction dispute

Mohan Meakin Limited is challenging a sales restraint on Old Monk in the Bombay High Court, citing financial losses exceeding ₹500 crore. As reported on 23 October 2026, the Maharashtra government filed a separate challenge against the FSSAI in the same court, contending that the central authority has improperly encroached on state powers regarding alcohol labeling and regulation.

Bhilai Municipal Corporation Engineers vs State of Chhattisgarh — Paver block construction irregularities

Engineers from the Bhilai Municipal Corporation filed a petition before the Chhattisgarh High Court challenging disciplinary actions and recovery orders initiated against them regarding alleged financial irregularities in paver block construction works. The High Court has granted an interim stay on the recovery proceedings and the show-cause notices issued by authorities.

Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Ltd. vs. Union of India and Others

The Telangana High Court has granted interim protection to power distribution companies (DISCOMs) regarding the recovery of invoices totaling ₹24.14 crore under the PRAAPTI portal. The court order stays the recovery process while addressing disputes involving Late Payment Surcharge (LPS) rules and historical claims.

In re: Challenge to 'Er' prefix for Engineers

A writ petition was filed before the Karnataka High Court challenging a state government order that allows engineers to use the 'Er.' prefix before their names. As of 13 October 2026, the Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the state government and directed it to provide a response regarding the administrative order.

Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth Trust v. State of Karnataka & Ors. — Land encroachment allegation challenge

A writ petition challenging a government order constituting a Special Investigation Team to probe alleged land encroachment by a trust linked to the Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru South Taluk. The Karnataka High Court granted an interim stay of the SIT probe.

State vs accused in Aland communal violence — Karnataka case withdrawal dispute

Multiple criminal cases arising from Aland communal violence in Karnataka. The Siddaramaiah government attempted to withdraw these cases through government orders, but the Karnataka High Court has stayed and blocked the withdrawal attempts, ruling that the executive cannot usurp the independent discretion vested in public prosecutors under Section 321 CrPC.