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State vs Independent journalist and others — Delhi ACP complaint case

Delhi Police registered an FIR against an independent journalist following a complaint by ACP Vivek Bhagat alleging defamation and the use of casteist slurs during an October 2026 protest. The journalist has petitioned the Delhi High Court to quash the FIR, claiming it is retaliatory for her previous sexual harassment complaint against the officer. As of 27 October 2026, the High Court has issued notice to the police and the ACP while declining to stay the investigation pending a status report, despite earlier protection from coercive action granted by the Supreme Court on 15 October 2026.

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.

State of Maharashtra vs 24 X users (Defamation investigation)

The Mumbai Police are investigating 24 X account holders for alleged defamation following their sharing of a documentary film by Sabeer Bhatia regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Gautam Adani. The Calcutta High Court ordered a ban on the online streaming and circulation of the film on 27 October 2026, extending an earlier stay granted on 26 October 2026 until 31 January 2027.

State of Karnataka vs Four youths — Obscene video circulation case

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition filed by four youths seeking to quash criminal proceedings initiated against them for allegedly circulating an obscene video targeting a female assistant lecturer. As reported on 23 October 2026, the court refused the request, allowing the case to proceed.

In re: Petition seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Sikhs

A petition before the Allahabad High Court seeks the registration of an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi regarding his alleged remarks about the Sikh community during a visit to the United States. As of 16 October 2026, the court has reserved its verdict following the completion of hearings on the matter.

State of Gujarat vs Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi faces a criminal defamation case concerning his 2019 remarks regarding the Modi surname. As reported on 13 October 2026, the Supreme Court of India stayed all trial proceedings and issued a notice on his plea challenging the Bombay High Court's refusal to quash the case.

Ramesh Bidhuri and others vs TV Today Network Ltd.

The Supreme Court of India stayed trial proceedings on 11 October 2026 in a criminal defamation case filed by BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri and his nephew Rajpal against TV Today Network Ltd. This follows the Delhi High Court's 4 November 2025 decision to uphold a trial court order refusing to discharge the network from the case. On 11 October 2026, the Supreme Court issued a formal notice to Bidhuri and his nephew regarding the network's plea.

Umar Rashid vs. Anonymous Woman Lawyer — Defamation case

Journalist Umar Rashid filed a defamation suit in the Delhi High Court against two women lawyers regarding sexual harassment allegations posted on social media. As reported on 23 September 2026, the court has issued a notice on the journalist's plea to remove the anonymous social media posts and has urged the parties to explore an amicable settlement through mediation.

Aadhav Arjuna vs MK Stalin and DMK IT Wing — Defamation restraint plea

TVK Minister Aadhav Arjuna filed a 1 crore defamation suit in the Madras High Court against former Chief Minister MK Stalin and the DMK IT Wing over alleged social media content linking him to a drug case. As reported on 22 September 2026, MK Stalin filed a response denying vicarious liability for party functionaries' posts and stating he did not approve the specific content in question.

Saleem Iqbal Shervani vs. Meta Platforms — AI-generated video defamation case

Former Union Minister Saleem Iqbal Shervani filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms seeking the removal of defamatory AI-generated videos linking him to deceased gangster Atiq Ahmed. On 4 August 2026, the Delhi High Court ordered Meta to remove the specified videos from Facebook and Instagram within 36 hours. The matter is pending before the court as of 4 August 2026.

Jay Shah vs The Wire

The Supreme Court allowed the news portal to withdraw its plea against a trial court order in a defamation case filed by Jay Shah. The petitioners had previously challenged a Gujarat High Court order that had rejected their plea against being summoned by the trial court.