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Centre for Public Interest Litigation and Prashant Bhushan vs Union of India — Pellet gun ban petition

The Centre for Public Interest Litigation and Prashant Bhushan filed a petition in the Supreme Court to ban the use of metallic pellet guns by law enforcement during civilian protests. A Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Enquiry Committee has established an online portal to collect evidence regarding the use of these weapons and has scheduled evidentiary hearings for 29 October 2026 and 30 October 2026.

Contempt petition regarding CJP protest movement restrictions

A contempt petition in the Supreme Court alleges that authorities violated judicial orders regarding metro and rail service restrictions during the 10 October 2026 CJP protest. The Union Home Secretary and Delhi Police have submitted affidavits defending their actions and tendering apologies, while the court has issued nine directions to balance protest rights with public order. CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from judicial custody and appeared before a Special Executive Magistrate on 23 October 2026.

In re: Challenging the denotification of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site

Multiple petitions are pending before the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court challenging the 11 October 2026 Delhi Police order de-notifying Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site. On 17 October 2026, the Supreme Court formed a Special Investigation Team to probe recent protests, and on 20 October 2026, the court issued notices to the Centre and Delhi Police questioning the legal basis for the site's de-notification. Previously, on 19 October 2026, the court denied relief to Citizens for Justice and Peace leaders regarding their arrests for trespassing at the site.

Traders' Association vs Union of India and Delhi Government — Petition against public protests in Connaught Place

Traders have petitioned the Delhi High Court to ban protests in Connaught Place, citing significant economic losses and business disruptions. As of 16 October 2026, the Supreme Court has acknowledged the financial impact on shopkeepers, emphasizing the need to balance the right to protest with economic interests and indicating a potential for intervention.

NIA vs 10 Accused — Manipur ethnic violence case

The National Investigation Agency arrested 10 individuals on 19 June 2026 in connection with six cases of ethnic violence in Manipur. As reported on 10 August 2026, the Supreme Court has proposed the establishment of special courts to expedite the trial of cases probed by the NIA and CBI related to the ongoing conflict.