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The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings and an FIR registered under Sections 328, 379, and 506 of the Indian Penal Code. The court cited an eight-year delay in filing the chargesheet and a mutual settlement between the parties as grounds for quashing, noting that continuing the trial would serve no purpose.
The Madras High Court quashed the money laundering case initiated by the Enforcement Directorate against former Tamil Nadu Minister K. Ponmudi. The court's decision was based on the fact that the accused had been acquitted in the underlying predicate offence.
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.
The Supreme Court is overseeing investigations into alleged bank loan fraud and fund diversion within ADAG companies, including Reliance Home Finance Limited. Following the filing of a second charge sheet naming 11 individuals on 2 October 2026, the Delhi High Court ordered authorities on 13 October 2026 to provide details of the Look Out Circular issued against Jai Anshul Anil Ambani. The Union government has also moved the Supreme Court to transfer all related cases to the Delhi High Court as of 9 September 2026.
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR and the subsequent chargesheet against four residents of Amravati. The accused were charged with allegedly pressuring a couple to convert to Christianity, with the court ruling that promoting one's religion does not constitute an insult to another faith.
A writ petition was filed before the Karnataka High Court challenging a state government order that allows engineers to use the 'Er.' prefix before their names. As of 13 October 2026, the Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the state government and directed it to provide a response regarding the administrative order.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee is facing multiple FIRs involving the Sebaashray health camp, with allegations spanning illegal medical equipment use and patient injuries. On 7 September 2026, the Calcutta High Court granted him interim protection in three of these cases and directed authorities to proceed with investigations. As of 13 October 2026, the court declined an urgent plea from the petitioner to restrain media coverage regarding these ongoing investigations.
The Delhi High Court ordered a tenant to pay Rs 24 lakh as damages for unauthorised occupation of a commercial shop. The court rejected the tenant's claim that the landlords withheld a Rs 10 lakh security deposit and coerced eviction, finding no evidence to support these allegations.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court is overseeing the Punjab Police investigation into violence and arson that occurred at Lovely Professional University in September 2026. Following the constitution of an SIT on 30 September 2026, the Court reprimanded the police on 12 October 2026 for investigation lapses and ordered immediate arrests. During a hearing on 13 October 2026, the Court further expressed concern regarding the police's decision to prematurely grant a clean chit to certain individuals.
The Bombay High Court quashed a criminal prosecution against the Managing Trustee of Hinduja Hospital regarding alleged violations of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The court held that a trust cannot be equated to a 'company' or 'association of persons' under the Act and that the designation 'Managing Trustee' alone is insufficient to sustain criminal liability without specific averments of involvement.
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.
Deepak Pandurang Dhavale, a former army personnel, is accused of shooting his estranged wife to death at the Shirur court complex in Pune. The Bombay High Court recently granted him bail after noting that he had been in custody for over four years without the trial having commenced.
In September 2020, a 19-year-old woman died following an alleged assault in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. On 2 March 2023, an SC/ST court acquitted three accused and convicted one individual of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, who was later granted bail on 13 October 2026. Separately, on 27 August 2026, the Allahabad High Court ordered the state government to relocate and provide rehabilitation for the victim's family.
The Madras High Court ruled on 13 October 2026 that the government lacked the legal authority to unilaterally revoke enhanced pension and family pension benefits for retired Tamil Nadu government doctors. The court upheld the striking down of a 2025 government order that had attempted to cancel these benefits for the retired practitioners.
Gopal Kumar was arrested by Shimla police on 20 June 2026 after 16 grams of heroin were recovered from a Kanlog homestay. Following an investigation into his alleged links with an interstate drug network, police froze assets worth Rs 2.09 crore on 11 August 2026. The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted bail to Gopal Kumar on 12 October 2026, subject to specific conditions, while the case remains under investigation.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Madurai police to complete the investigation within three months into a case involving the alleged harassment and caste discrimination of a Scheduled Caste sanitary worker by a local panchayat secretary.
The State of Kerala has appealed against a Single Judge order from the Kerala High Court that had quashed a government order regarding the restructuring and membership reorganization of police associations. The High Court has admitted the state's appeal for further consideration.
The Delhi High Court addressed a dispute regarding the unilateral reduction of interest rates on a fixed deposit of Rs 5.89 crore. The bank had reduced the interest rate from 7.75% to 3.5% citing non-renewal of the deposit upon maturity, a decision the court ruled was arbitrary and unsupported.
In December 2025, a Delhi trial court declined to take cognizance of an Enforcement Directorate prosecution complaint against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others, ruling the matter not maintainable because it originated from a private complaint. The Enforcement Directorate subsequently appealed this dismissal to the Delhi High Court. On 12 October 2026, the Delhi High Court dismissed an interim application filed by the agency seeking a status quo on properties previously attached in the investigation.
Vipin Bhati, the husband of the deceased Nikki Bhati, is accused of involvement in her murder in Greater Noida. The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to the accused in connection with the ongoing criminal proceedings.
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