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Anil Mithas, the promoter of a Noida-based real estate firm, is facing money laundering proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate. The allegations pertain to the purported diversion of funds collected from homebuyers for the Aranya project by his company, UFHL.
The Supreme Court of India is presiding over a matter concerning the long-pending compensation for victims who suffered property and business losses during the 1996 communal riots in Thoothukudi. The apex court has criticized the Tamil Nadu government for repeated requests for adjournments and the significant delay in providing relief to the affected individuals.
The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to an FIR registered by the Chhattisgarh police against a social worker for a Facebook post regarding the 'breast tax'. During the proceedings, the bench questioned the necessity of registering a criminal case for such social media posts and suggested that police should prioritize major cases.
Former judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh are accused by the CBI of abetment to suicide in the death of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in her Bhopal home in May 2026. The Supreme Court of India stayed the trial in the Bhopal special CBI court on 17 October 2026 pending a transfer petition. On 26 October 2026, the Madhya Pradesh High Court heard final arguments and reserved its order on the bail application filed by Giribala Singh.
Arun Maurya and Amit Kumar were arrested by the Bareilly Cyber Crime Police on 25 October 2026 for allegedly facilitating cyber fraud by providing bank accounts to criminals. The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Arun Maurya on 26 October 2026. A third accomplice remains absconding as of 25 October 2026.
Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi are accused of defrauding Punjab National Bank through the fraudulent issuance of Letters of Undertaking. Nirav Modi has been held in United Kingdom custody since 16 May 2025, and a Belgian court approved the extradition of Mehul Choksi to India on 24 October 2025. On 26 October 2026, the Enforcement Directorate moved to designate Ami Nirav Modi and Priti Choksi as fugitive economic offenders.
Shadab Ahmad, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a relaxation of his bail conditions to allow him to attend law classes in Ghaziabad. The Supreme Court refused to modify the bail condition that restricts him from leaving Delhi, prompting his counsel to withdraw the plea with liberty to approach the trial court for relief.
Ashish Mishra faces a criminal trial for the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. On 24 October 2026, the Supreme Court directed the replacement of the trial judge and the appointment of a new Special Prosecutor following concerns from victims. On 26 October 2026, the Supreme Court granted Mishra permission to visit Lakhimpur Kheri until 16 November 2026, while a fresh FIR was registered against him for allegedly threatening a witness.
The Supreme Court permitted the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) to hold its general body meeting scheduled for November 2 to discuss electoral reforms. The Court directed that the results of the voting conducted during this meeting must be kept in a sealed envelope until further orders.
The Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment scam is under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate and a Special Investigation Team, with the Karnataka High Court having stayed the recruitment of 2,610 posts on 23 October 2026. The state government authorized the prosecution of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar on 24 October 2026 and granted permission to interrogate other accused individuals on 26 October 2026. Additionally, the Supreme Court permitted the reconstitution of the investigative team on 13 October 2026.
Former RG Kar Medical College principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh sought to restrain media reporting on an investigation before facing Central Bureau of Investigation inquiries into financial irregularities. The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Dr. Sandip Ghosh on 15 October 2026. As reported on 24 October 2026, the parents of the victim in the RG Kar Medical College case expressed concerns regarding this bail decision.
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.
Five individuals have been arrested as of 18 October 2026 for the assault on protesters during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The Delhi Police Crime Branch investigated Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurabh Das, Ashutosh, and Ajinkya following their failure to appear for summons on 22 October 2026, while a Supreme Court-appointed panel has scheduled hearings for 29 October 2026 to record evidence.
Actor Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, and several co-accused are facing murder and conspiracy charges regarding the death of Renukaswamy in a Bengaluru sessions court. Following the Supreme Court's refusal of bail on 15 May 2026, the trial continues with ongoing proceedings concerning approver status and evidence, while a departmental inquiry into a sub-inspector for potential evidence fabrication was initiated as reported on 10 October 2026. On 23 October 2026, the court denied bail to co-accused Anukumar and Jagadish and rejected Pavithra Gowda's request to be moved to a different prison cell.
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 this child custody dispute, Russian national Viktoriia Basu is alleged to have illegally removed her minor son from India. As reported on 23 October 2026, the police informed the Supreme Court that they have initiated extradition proceedings through the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Moscow to secure the return of the child and mother, following the issuance of a Red Corner Notice.
The Supreme Court is monitoring the air pollution crisis in Delhi through the long-pending M.C. Mehta case, which includes the appointment of 13 Court Commissioners to oversee truck bans. As of 23 October 2026, authorities have implemented the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan, and the Delhi Traffic Police are coordinating new inter-state vehicle entry restrictions to mitigate rising pollution levels.
Former Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi and Mukesh Pathak faced allegations of corruption in the Jal Jeevan Mission project, leading to their arrest by the Anti-Corruption Bureau. Following the Supreme Court's orders on 16 October 2026 and 19 October 2026, the court set aside a Rajasthan High Court order from 13 August 2026 and granted both individuals regular bail. In its formal judgment issued on 22 October 2026, the Supreme Court reiterated that pre-trial detention should not function as punishment.
The Supreme Court is hearing 46 consolidated petitions regarding alleged police brutality, illegal detentions, and the suppression of protests against the Election Commission of India. While the Court has ordered the Delhi Police to preserve CCTV footage and produce prohibitory orders, it declined on 16 October 2026 to restore Jantar Mantar as a protest site. Lawyers for detainees filed a complaint on 20 October 2026 alleging police failed to return mobile phones seized during detentions on 11 October 2026.
The Supreme Court is adjudicating the ownership dispute over the captive elephant Uttoly Raman, having ordered the Kerala Forest Department to take custody of the animal on 11 June 2026. Following a request for a medical report by the Court on 17 October 2026, the Kerala High Court declined on 20 October 2026 to extend the registration deadline for captive elephants, citing a lack of authority to override the deadline established by the Supreme Court.
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