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Goa Nightclub Fire Case — Deaths of 25 persons, bail cancellation

Following a fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa that killed 25 people, the Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of bail for owners Saurabh Luthra, Gaurav Luthra, and Ajay Gupta on 2 September 2026. The accused surrendered on 14 September 2026 and were remanded to judicial custody. As of 12 October 2026, the Bombay High Court has ordered each owner to deposit Rs 20 lakh as interim compensation for the victims' families while the trial continues.

State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Unnamed Accused — Etah Fake Medical College Case

Authorities discovered a fake medical college operating from a farmhouse in the Etah district of Uttar Pradesh. The Supreme Court has taken note of the incident and directed the UGC and relevant regulatory bodies to issue public advisories to help students verify the legitimacy of educational institutions.

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 vs. Appellant — Revenue document forgery and bail fraud case

In Criminal Appeal No. 3081 of 2026, the Supreme Court convicted an appellant for producing a forged Bhu Adhikar Rin Pustika to secure bail. On 13 August 2026, the Court reduced the appellant's sentence to the period already undergone, stating that sentencing must be guided by proportionality rather than retribution.