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In re: Bihar SIR case

The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to the Bihar Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Election Commission of India has filed a counter-affidavit on 27 October 2026 asserting that all three orders regarding the process were approved unanimously and citing Section 18 of the 2023 Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act to argue that the petition is not maintainable. On 26 October 2026, the Supreme Court clarified that voters excluded from rolls will not face prosecution for filing a new Form 6.

In re: Compensation for families of Indians deceased in Russia-Ukraine conflict

The Supreme Court is overseeing a petition concerning Indian nationals recruited into the Russian military for the Russia-Ukraine conflict. As reported on 15 October 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that 267 Indians joined the forces, with 51 deaths, 77 missing, and 139 discharges, noting that some repatriated individuals have since rejoined the military. The Court has directed the government to issue a public notice assisting families with compensation claims and to clarify actions taken against illegal recruitment agents.

Chandigarh Administration vs Private Bidders — Property Auction Case

The Supreme Court of India ruled that public authorities are justified in revisiting or cancelling an auction process for the sale or lease of public property if the decision is intended to maximize revenue before a binding contract is concluded. The ruling upheld a decision by the Chandigarh Administration to recall an auction to secure a better price.

Mahua Moitra vs State of West Bengal — Circuit House accommodation dispute

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra challenged a district requirement for three days' advance booking to stay at the Krishnanagar Circuit House in West Bengal. On 16 October 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the restriction was retaliatory and directed authorities to grant the MP access to the facility upon one day's notice. The court also ordered the state government to cooperate with the MP during her constituency visits for Durga Puja and Diwali.

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration vs Private Establishment — Compensation Dispute

The Supreme Court of India set aside a Bombay High Court order that had directed the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pay ₹5 lakh as compensation to a food establishment following an inspection. The inspection was initiated by the FDA in Pune on June 12, 2026, based on allegations of food poisoning.

Stuti Sharma vs Manav Bharti University

The Supreme Court heard a petition filed by a law student challenging the withholding of her degree and marksheets by Manav Bharti University due to administrative lapses. The Court directed the university and relevant authorities to verify the academic credentials and issue the degree, ruling that a student should not suffer due to institutional clerical errors.

Arvind Kumar v. State of UP — SC/ST Act investigation and relief fund management case

A case involving allegations under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, with disputes over relief disbursement to victims. The Allahabad High Court directed a state-wide probe into repeated claims and misuse of relief funds, which was subsequently set aside by the Supreme Court for lack of reasoning in the order.

Vijay Madanlal Choudhary vs. Union of India — PMLA Constitutional Validity Review

Review petitions were filed challenging the Supreme Court's July 2022 judgment that upheld the constitutional validity of sweeping powers of the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). A new bench was reconstituted to hear these review petitions in 2026.

Article 39(b) property acquisition case — State acquisition of private resources

The Supreme Court delivered a majority verdict ruling that all private properties cannot form part of the 'material resources of the community' under Article 39(b) of the Constitution and cannot be taken over by State authorities to subserve the common good. This overruled a 1978 ruling that held such acquisition was permissible.

Alok Verma vs Union of India

Former CBI Director Alok Verma challenged the government's decision to divest him of his duties and send him on compulsory leave, arguing his fixed two-year tenure could not be curtailed. The Supreme Court delivered its judgment in the matter as reported on 23 November 2022.