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In re: Fraud Case Quashing

In the matter of Rutvij Bhagat Singh Wakhare v. State of Maharashtra, the Supreme Court ruled on 24 July 2026 that the transfer of defrauded funds to an accused's account does not automatically imply that multiple FIRs constitute a single transaction. This follows a judgment on 8 December 2025, where the Court set aside a High Court order that had quashed a separate fraud case based on a private compromise, emphasizing that economic offences affect society at large.

State vs Unnamed Accused — Books allegedly insulting Hindu gods (Himachal Pradesh)

Individuals in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh face allegations of distributing books that insult Hindu gods and saints. As reported on 23 July 2026, the Himachal Pradesh High Court declined to dismiss the FIR and chargesheet in the matter. However, the court ordered that trial court proceedings be quashed on 23 July 2026.

State vs Prabhat Dhyani — Illegal detention en route CJP Chalo Sansad march

Prabhat Dhyani, president of the Uttarakhand Parivartan Party (UPP), was detained by Uttarakhand police while traveling to Delhi for the CJP Chalo Sansad (Chalo Parliament) march on July 21, 2026. The Uttarakhand High Court criticized the police action and upheld Dhyani's constitutional right to travel.

CBI vs Forest Officials — Corruption cases against former Jim Corbett Director and senior forest officers

The Uttarakhand High Court transferred corruption cases against the former Director of Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve and senior forest officers to a Special CBI Court for trial.

State vs Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar — UPSC identity and certificate fraud case

Puja Khedkar, a former trainee IAS officer, is facing legal proceedings regarding allegations of submitting fraudulent disability and caste certificates to clear the UPSC civil services examination. She is also accused of misrepresenting information to exceed the permissible number of attempts for the examination.

State vs Siddhanth Kapoor and others — 2022 Bengaluru drug case

Actor Siddhanth Kapoor and two others were booked in a 2022 Bengaluru rave party drug case. The Karnataka High Court has quashed the FIR against all three accused, bringing an end to the proceedings.

Public Interest Litigation seeking restoration of Satluj on ZEE5

A public interest litigation was filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking the restoration of the film Satluj on ZEE5 after its removal 48 hours following its release. The High Court refused to hear the petition, and the matter was closed after the petitioner withdrew the plea on 17 July 2026.

Anjuman Islamia Committee vs. Hindu Front for Justice and Others — Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex dispute

The Madhya Pradesh High Court declared the religious character of the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex as a Saraswati temple. The decision has been challenged by the Muslim side in the Supreme Court, while Hindu parties have filed caveats to ensure they are heard during the proceedings.

State of Tamil Nadu vs Unnamed Accused — Nagercoil blackmailing and extortion case

T. Kasi alias Suji was arrested in Nagercoil for filming intimate videos of over 100 women to blackmail and extort money from them. A Nagercoil trial court sentenced him to life imprisonment, and on 14 July 2026, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court upheld the conviction and the life sentence.

State of Karnataka vs H.D. Revanna — Sexual harassment and outraging modesty case

H.D. Revanna faced criminal charges following an FIR registered on April 28, 2024, on a complaint by a survivor of sexual harassment. The Karnataka High Court discharged him of charges under Section 354 IPC, prompting the Karnataka government to challenge the order in the Supreme Court.

State vs seven accused — tramadol and alprazolam drug case

A Chhattisgarh High Court acquitted seven accused in an NDPS case citing serious probe lapses. Subsequent raids in Chhattisgarh and Gujarat led to the arrest of eight people and seizure of large quantities of tramadol and alprazolam tablets; in September 2025, a special NDPS court had sentenced other accused to rigorous imprisonment.

State of Sikkim vs Unnamed Accused — POCSO case

The Sikkim High Court upheld a 10-year jail term for a man convicted of raping a minor. The court referenced lyrics from a song to emphasize the importance of mental health and support for victims.

State vs. Avimukteshwaranand

Swami Avimukteshwaranand is facing allegations in a child sexual abuse case, for which he was granted bail by the Allahabad High Court on 25 March 2026. The court order also restrained him from making public statements. As reported on 13 July 2026, the Allahabad High Court is currently considering a petition from a man claiming he was offered money to falsely implicate the Swami.

State vs accused in Aland communal violence — Karnataka case withdrawal dispute

Multiple criminal cases arising from Aland communal violence in Karnataka. The Siddaramaiah government attempted to withdraw these cases through government orders, but the Karnataka High Court has stayed and blocked the withdrawal attempts, ruling that the executive cannot usurp the independent discretion vested in public prosecutors under Section 321 CrPC.

State vs R. Venkatesh and others — Education App ₹200 Crore Fraud Case

R. Venkatesh, co-founder of an online education app, is accused of defrauding the public of approximately ₹200 crore by misrepresenting the provision of online education services. The chargesheet alleges glaring acts of cheating. A Karnataka High Court single-judge bench dismissed his petition seeking quashing of the criminal proceedings.

State vs. Five accused — 833 kg ganja case, Chhattisgarh

On 7 July 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court acquitted five men in an 833-kilogram ganja seizure case, setting aside the 15-year prison sentences previously imposed by a Special NDPS Court. On 8 July 2026, the High Court further directed the DGP-DRI to conduct an accountability inquiry into the escape of the main accused from DRI custody during the investigation, citing serious procedural lapses.

Court-ordered investigation into Madhabi Puri Buch and others

A special PMLA court in Mumbai had ordered the Anti-Corruption Bureau to register an FIR against former SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, the BSE Chairman, and other officials regarding fraud allegations. Following an initial stay on the lower court's order, the Bombay High Court quashed the directive on 8 July 2026, citing the absence of a cognisable offence.

State vs RPF Officials — Assault and Death of Minor

The Bombay High Court closed the case regarding the 2018 custodial death of a 17-year-old minor after the state paid 5 lakh rupees in compensation to the mother of the deceased, as reported on 6 July 2026. This followed the registration of a case against four RPF officials in February 2026 over allegations of assault linked to the death.

State vs Saibanna

In 1988, Saibanna was convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death. On 11 August 2023, the Karnataka High Court commuted his sentence to life imprisonment citing the delay in his mercy petition and the impact of solitary confinement. Saibanna was released from Bengaluru prison on 5 July 2026 after serving 37 years in custody due to good conduct.

State vs Unknown — Death Threats and Communal Remarks Against Judge

Judge Tabassum Khan received death threats and communal abuse following her 12 June 2026 sentencing of 14 men to life imprisonment in a mob lynching case. The Madhya Pradesh Police registered FIRs against unidentified individuals following alerts from the Union Home Ministry's cyber-crime unit on 28 June 2026. As of 4 July 2026, the investigation into the intimidation of the judiciary is ongoing, with support from the Madhya Pradesh High Court and Supreme Court lawyers.