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Directorate of Enforcement vs NewsClick and others

The Enforcement Directorate has challenged a 29 May 2026 High Court order that quashed a money laundering case against NewsClick and its founder in the Supreme Court. The agency alleges that NewsClick received 86 crore in illicit foreign funding and contends the High Court failed to examine relevant Prevention of Money Laundering Act provisions. As reported on 27 October 2026, the Supreme Court is currently hearing the matter, while the agency has also shared case details with the FBI.

State vs Prabir Purkayastha and NewsClick

The Delhi High Court quashed the money laundering proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate against NewsClick and founder Prabir Purkayastha on 11 June 2026, describing the action as an abuse of process. As reported on 10 October 2026, the Enforcement Directorate has filed a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court of India challenging this decision to reinstate the investigation.

Coal Block Allocation Cases (Coalgate) — CBI/ED trials, Supreme Court supervision, and related appeals

The Coal Block Allocation cases involve allegations of irregularities in allocations between 1993 and 2011, which the Supreme Court declared arbitrary in 2014. While criminal proceedings against former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh were closed on 29 July 2026, trials continue before Special Courts in Delhi. As of 13 October 2026, a special CBI court took cognisance of charges in the Fatehpur East coal block allocation case, while the Delhi High Court has been permitted to hear pending appeals as of 30 July 2026.

State vs Lalu Yadav and family — Land-for-jobs case

The land-for-jobs case involves allegations of corruption and money laundering against RJD chief Lalu Yadav and his family members. Although charges were initially framed in January 2026, a Delhi court ordered that arguments on the point of charge be heard afresh as of 01 October 2026 at the request of the Enforcement Directorate. The Supreme Court previously permitted the accused to contest the application of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act during the trial.

Enforcement Directorate vs Vivo India executives

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating Vivo India executives for alleged money laundering. A Delhi court granted bail to three executives on 30 December 2023, after finding their prior custody illegal. On 13 September 2026, the Supreme Court granted interim travel relief to executive Guangwen Kuang, permitting him to visit China subject to conditions, overturning a previous refusal by the Delhi High Court.

CBI investigation into pan-India digital arrest scam network

The CBI is investigating organized cybercriminal networks involved in pan-India digital arrest scams under Operation Chakra-VI. Following Supreme Court directives to treat these as organised crime, the agency has conducted multiple nationwide raids, including searches at 89 locations across 20 states on 06 September 2026, leading to several arrests. The investigation, which began following a 2025 mandate from the Supreme Court, has resulted in the filing of a charge sheet in a major case involving a 23 crore scam.

State vs. Multiple accused — Digital arrest cyber fraud (Delhi)

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 33 individuals for a cyber fraud scheme that defrauded a Delhi executive of Rs 50 lakh using fake digital arrest claims and a forged Supreme Court domain. Following a complaint from the Supreme Court Registry, the investigation expanded under Operation Chakra-VI, with three additional arrests conducted across India as reported on 04 September 2026. The case against the accused, including shell firm operators and money mules, is pending before a court.

State v. Christian Michel James & Ors — AgustaWestland VVIP Helicopter Procurement Scam

The CBI and ED are prosecuting Christian Michel James, S.P. Tyagi, and others for alleged corruption in the 2013 AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter procurement scam. Although granted bail in the CBI case on 18 February 2025 and the ED case on 4 March 2025, Michel has not met the bail conditions and continues to be held in custody. As of 24 July 2026, the Supreme Court is considering his plea challenging his detention and provisions of the India-UAE extradition treaty.

Jacqueline Fernandez vs. Directorate of Enforcement — Money Laundering Case

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez is accused by the Enforcement Directorate of receiving luxury gifts worth approximately ₹7 crore from alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who is accused of posing as a government official to defraud a businesswoman of ₹200 crore. Fernandez withdrew her Supreme Court plea against trial proceedings on June 25, 2026. Charges have been framed against her under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

P. Chidambaram vs Directorate of Enforcement — INX Media case

Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram faced investigations into alleged irregularities concerning foreign investment clearance for INX Media in 2007. After receiving bail on 4 December 2019, the case progressed to the Enforcement Directorate filing a formal prosecution sanction order against him as reported on 26 February 2026.

Prakash Industries Limited v. Directorate of Enforcement & CBI — Coal Block Allocation and Money Laundering

Prakash Industries Limited (PIL) is accused of obtaining Chotia and Fatehpur coal block allocations through fraud and misrepresentation in applications. The case involves allegations of submitting false documents to the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction, generating proceeds of crime through coal extraction and sale, and money laundering via share price manipulation and property acquisition. The Supreme Court cancelled the allocations in 2014. PIL remains accused (not convicted) across CBI/corruption cases and ED/PMLA enforcement proceedings, with ongoing trials and appellate litigation in the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court.