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In re: Online Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) regulation

In the matter of regulating online Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), the Supreme Court delivered its judgment on 17 October 2026. The Court directed the Union Government to establish a national database for child sexual exploitation material and prohibited online platforms from hosting, promoting, or monetizing such content via subscription services. While acknowledging internet access as a fundamental right on 17 October 2026, the Court noted on 18 October 2026 that the existing Sahyog Portal requires further functional expansion to meet its requirements.

Stray dog management and liability

The Supreme Court ruled on 19 May 2026 that the right to feed or protect stray dogs is inseparable from the responsibility for public safety, emphasizing potential tortious liability for dog bites. Following this judgment, the Delhi High Court initiated a suo motu public interest litigation on 22 July 2026 to monitor compliance with the Supreme Court's directions regarding stray dog management. Authorities subsequently began construction of a large-capacity shelter in Dwarka for aggressive stray dogs, as reported on 28 July 2026.

Shree Jagannath Temple Administration vs. State of Odisha — Puri Temple construction case

The Supreme Court examined a challenge against construction activities near the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. The Court held that the development work undertaken by the Odisha government is necessary in the larger public interest.

Public Interest Litigation regarding naming and shaming hoardings

The Allahabad High Court ordered the removal of hoardings displaying personal details of individuals allegedly involved in protests, observing that the police and executive lacked the legal power for such public exhibitions. As reported on 13 March 2020, the Supreme Court heard the Uttar Pradesh government's appeal against this order and observed that no law currently supports the state's action of displaying such personal details.

Sankalp Charitable Trust vs Union of India — NEET Medical Entrance

This matter involved petitions seeking the implementation of a single common entrance test for MBBS, BDS and PG medical courses across India. The Supreme Court recalled its previous 2013 judgment and ordered that admissions be conducted through the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).