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KN Nehru vs State of Tamil Nadu — Review petition against FIR direction in cash-for-jobs case

Former Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru filed a review petition challenging a Madras High Court order that directed the registration of an FIR against him in a cash-for-jobs case. On 26 October 2026, the High Court dismissed the review plea. In its ruling, the court clarified that procedural safeguards under Section 175(4) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita apply to Magistrates rather than to a Writ Court relying on prima facie material from a statutory agency.

State vs Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi

Former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi is under investigation for an alleged 100 crore rupee bribery scheme involving 177 private schools. Following the dismissal of his anticipatory bail plea by the Madras High Court on 26 October 2026, he was arrested the same day. He was remanded to judicial custody in Puzhal Central Prison until 6 November 2026, where a court specified the facilities permitted during his detention on 27 October 2026.

Central Bureau of Investigation vs Lalu Prasad Yadav — Fodder Scam

The Fodder Scam involves allegations of financial irregularities against Lalu Prasad Yadav and others. Following his arrest in Lucknow on 24 October 2026 after 25 years as a fugitive, Satyendra Kumar was remanded to judicial custody at Birsa Munda Central Jail in Ranchi. On 27 October 2026, the Jharkhand High Court commenced daily hearings regarding the appeal filed by Lalu Prasad Yadav in the Deoghar treasury case.

Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau vs Pinarayi Vijayan and others — CMRL-Exalogic case

Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena, and others face allegations of illegal payoffs from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited to Exalogic Solutions. On 26 October 2026, a Kerala High Court Division Bench stayed the investigation into the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau FIRs for four weeks and admitted the accused's appeals. As reported on 27 October 2026, the court has directed both the Enforcement Directorate and the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to file responses while maintaining the stay.

State vs Basavaraj Kannale — KPSC recruitment scam

The Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment scam is under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate and a Special Investigation Team, with the Karnataka High Court having stayed the recruitment of 2,610 posts on 23 October 2026. The state government authorized the prosecution of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar on 24 October 2026 and granted permission to interrogate other accused individuals on 26 October 2026. Additionally, the Supreme Court permitted the reconstitution of the investigative team on 13 October 2026.

State vs Tomin J Thachankary — Disproportionate Assets Case

A special vigilance court in Kottayam sentenced former DGP Tomin J. Thachankary to four years of rigorous imprisonment for a 2003 disproportionate assets case. The Kerala High Court suspended this sentence and granted him bail on 15 October 2026, contingent on the payment of 75 percent of the imposed fine. As of 24 October 2026, the Kerala High Court is considering his petition for permission to travel to the UAE for employment.

CBI investigation into Madhya Pradesh Nursing College Scam

The CBI is investigating irregular accreditation and operation of nursing colleges in Madhya Pradesh. Following the classification of numerous colleges as ineligible, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered on 24 October 2026 that authorities and petitioners jointly prepare a revised module for relocating affected students. The court set a deadline of 3 November 2026 for the submission of this plan.

CBI investigation into corruption allegations against OSD to Punjab CM

The CBI is investigating corruption and 'cash-for-transfers' allegations against Rajbir Singh Ghuman, the OSD to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while the Enforcement Directorate conducts a parallel money laundering probe. As of 23 October 2026, the Supreme Court has refused to stay the investigation but ordered no coercive action against the accused. Ghuman has appeared before the CBI for three rounds of questioning as of 23 October 2026.

State of Rajasthan vs Mahesh Joshi and Mukesh Pathak — Jal Jeevan Mission corruption case

Former Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi and Mukesh Pathak faced allegations of corruption in the Jal Jeevan Mission project, leading to their arrest by the Anti-Corruption Bureau. Following the Supreme Court's orders on 16 October 2026 and 19 October 2026, the court set aside a Rajasthan High Court order from 13 August 2026 and granted both individuals regular bail. In its formal judgment issued on 22 October 2026, the Supreme Court reiterated that pre-trial detention should not function as punishment.

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.

Public Interest Litigation regarding fraudulent issuance of stamp papers in West Bengal

A PIL has been filed in the Calcutta High Court alleging that the West Bengal state government and police officials fraudulently issued stamp papers. The petition claims these papers were used to coerce Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers into supporting a rival faction.

Enforcement Directorate vs Sujit Bose — South Dum Dum Municipality recruitment money laundering case

Former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose is facing a money laundering investigation by the Enforcement Directorate regarding alleged irregularities in South Dum Dum Municipality recruitment. After his arrest on 11 May 2026, the Calcutta High Court rejected his bail plea on 19 October 2026, citing his failure to satisfy the requirements of Section 45 of the PMLA and the discovery of 45 properties linked to the case.

In re: Alleged irregularities in hospital dustbin procurement in Bihar

The Patna High Court is overseeing a probe into alleged financial irregularities and inflated procurement costs involving ₹300 crore for biomedical waste dustbins in Bihar government hospitals. During a hearing on 18 October 2026, the court questioned whether efforts were being made to protect officials and directed the Enforcement Directorate and the State Vigilance Unit to clarify the roles of six senior officers. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for 19 November 2026.

CBI vs Taman Singh Sonwani — CGPSC recruitment scam

Taman Singh Sonwani, former chairman of the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission, faces investigation by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate regarding alleged irregularities in the 2020 and 2021 CGPSC recruitment examinations. The Chhattisgarh High Court rejected his regular bail plea on 17 October 2026, ruling that he failed to demonstrate a life-threatening medical condition or inadequate custodial care as required under the PMLA.

Petition for FIR against Minister Marie Wilson

A plea seeking an FIR against Tamil Nadu Minister Marie Wilson for allegedly admitting to paying a bribe to a previous regime was withdrawn from the Madras High Court as reported on 12 October 2026. A fresh Public Interest Litigation was subsequently filed in the same court on 16 October 2026, requesting a directive for the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption to register an FIR based on these same allegations.

Allegations of corruption in Para Asian Games selection

Para-athletes have alleged that the Paralympic Committee of India demanded a 20% commission on government cash awards during the selection process for the 2026 Para Asian Games. Following the removal of a para-shooting coach by the Sports Ministry on 13 October 2026, the Delhi High Court ruled on 15 October 2026 that it cannot interfere with athlete selection unless the process is proven arbitrary, subsequently dismissing a petition filed by para-shuttlers on 16 October 2026.

CBI vs YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is facing trial in a CBI special court for alleged disproportionate assets and money laundering. As reported on 16 October 2026, proceedings are transitioning to daily hearings following an Enforcement Directorate petition to the Telangana High Court that cited delays caused by 141 unresolved discharge applications.

In re: Radial Road-2 tender process

A public interest litigation challenges the Rs 3,296-crore Radial Road-2 tender process in Telangana, with BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleging financial irregularities. The Telangana High Court refused to grant an interim stay on the tender process on 13 October 2026. Subsequently, the managing director of a participating firm formally questioned the tender evaluation process before the court on 15 October 2026.

State of West Bengal vs. Sabyasachi Dutta — Corruption case

Former Bidhannagar Mayor and TMC leader Sabyasachi Dutta was granted interim bail by the Calcutta High Court in connection with a corruption case involving allegations of bribery.

CBI vs Santosh Kumar and others — Bribery case

In August 2024, the CBI arrested Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Santosh Kumar and four private individuals, Gurpal Singh, Rajiv Kumar, Ashok Chaurasia, and Pranay, in connection with an alleged 10 lakh bribery case. On 14 October 2026, the Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the accused. The court observed that the operation of touts in government offices is facilitated by the involvement and encouragement of officials.