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Enforcement Directorate vs Sanjay Bhandari and others — Money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a money laundering case involving arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, who was declared a fugitive economic offender by a Delhi court order upheld by the Delhi High Court on 10 April 2026. The agency has alleged that Robert Vadra exercised ultimate control over a London property deemed to be proceeds of crime, with a supplementary prosecution complaint filed on 4 July 2026. Separately, a Delhi court permitted the confiscation of assets linked to Bhandari on 5 May 2026.

Shyam Sundar vs State of NCT Delhi — Custodial death compensation case

A 19-year-old died in police custody in Delhi, allegedly by suicide. The father sued for compensation. The Delhi High Court awarded ₹18.44 lakh in compensation, holding that an unnatural death in custody, even if by suicide, constitutes State responsibility and attracts liability regardless of direct culpability.

State vs. Cow Vigilantes — Mob Lynching and Murder Conviction in Madhya Pradesh

A Sessions Court in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh, sentenced seven cow vigilantes to life imprisonment on 13 June 2026 for a 2022 mob lynching. Following the verdict, the presiding judge received death threats and communal abuse, resulting in the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordering police protection for her on 3 July 2026.

State vs IAS Officer Patel — Money Laundering and Bribery Case

A suspended 2015-batch IAS officer who served as Surendranagar Collector is accused of heading an organised bribery network involving money laundering. The Gujarat High Court denied bail to the officer on 29 June 2026, observing that the accused failed to meet the conditions for release under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The case remains under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate as of 01 July 2026.

State vs HR&CE Employees

The Madras High Court quashed criminal proceedings against three employees of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, ruling that there was insufficient evidence of their involvement in a temple fund misappropriation case.

State vs Mahendra Patel

Mahendra Babubhai Patel faces human trafficking allegations in Gujarat following the death of his brother and his family while attempting to cross the U.S.-Canada border. As reported on 29 June 2026, the Gujarat High Court is hearing a legal application filed by the accused regarding the case.

State vs. Accused — SC/ST Act Atrocity case with compensation proceedings

A case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act involving an alleged atrocity against a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe victim. The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the victim to file an affidavit undertaking not to compromise with the accused or turn hostile during trial as a condition for receiving compensation of ₹5 lakh.

Mamata Banerjee vs Suvendu Adhikari — Bhabanipur election petition

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee filed an election petition in the Calcutta High Court on 16 June 2026, challenging Suvendu Adhikari's victory in the Bhabanipur constituency. As reported on 23 June 2026, the court admitted the petition and issued a notice seeking a response from Adhikari, while also ordering the preservation of voting machines and CCTV footage. During a hearing on 24 June 2026, Justice Gaurang Kant disclosed his brother's affiliation with the BJP to ensure transparency.

CBI vs Unknown Accused — Bogtui violence case

The Calcutta High Court transferred the investigation into the 2022 Bogtui village violence, where eight people were burnt to death, to the CBI. As reported on 23 June 2026, the CBI has filed a chargesheet and three supplementary chargesheets naming 27 accused individuals in the case and arrested an additional accused person.

Satish Chander Ahuja vs Sneha Ahuja

This case involves a dispute regarding a woman's right to reside in a shared household under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. While the Supreme Court previously ruled in October 2020 that a woman cannot be evicted from a house not owned by her husband, the Delhi High Court held on 19 June 2026 that a daughter-in-law cannot occupy a relative's property once the license granted to her husband has expired.

State vs Pawan Ruia

Pawan Kumar Ruia faces allegations of involvement in a 1,000-crore cyber fraud case utilizing shell companies and cryptocurrency. The Calcutta High Court denied his anticipatory bail plea on 28 April 2026 and subsequently declined to pass interim orders in his petition challenging the ongoing proceedings as reported on 18 June 2026.

Investigation into Haryana Public Service Commission recruitment scam

The investigation into the Haryana Public Service Commission recruitment scam involves allegations of examination rigging, including the 2022 arrest of HCS officer Anil Nagar. As of 17 June 2026, the Supreme Court is reviewing a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that quashed a chargesheet against eight officers. The matter is currently before the Supreme Court, which deferred a hearing until 21 July 2026 following the unavailability of the Haryana Advocate General.

State vs Abid — murder of BSP MLA Raju Pal

An Allahabad High Court granted bail to Abid, who was convicted in 2005 for the murder of BSP MLA Raju Pal. The bail was granted while Abid's appeal against conviction is pending, with the sentence suspended.

Gunjan Girija Kumari and Others v. State of NCT of Delhi — Caste-based abuse and SC/ST Act

In an appeal by Gunjan Girija Kumari and others, the Supreme Court ruled on 11 May 2026 that casteist abuses uttered inside a private residential house, away from public view, do not constitute an offence under Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s) of the SC/ST Act. Following this determination, the Court quashed the criminal proceedings that had been previously dismissed by the Delhi High Court on 22 August 2024.

State vs Accused in Tuticorin POCSO case

A special POCSO court in Thoothukudi sentenced Dharma Muneeswaran to a double death penalty on 25 May 2026 for the rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl. As reported on 5 June 2026, the case has been referred to the Madras High Court for confirmation of the sentence.

Sri Gopi Reddy Karthik Reddy v. State of Karnataka

Sri Gopi Reddy Karthik Reddy, a student of Manipal Institute of Technology who has been in judicial custody, is involved in a bail hearing before the Karnataka High Court in connection with a rape case.

In re: Gulshan Pahuja — Criminal Contempt case

The Delhi High Court sentenced YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja to six months of simple imprisonment for criminal contempt after he posted derogatory videos targeting judicial officers. The court reached this verdict on 23 May 2026, and the matter is now closed.

State of Tamil Nadu vs Accused — Dr. SD Subbiah murder case

The sessions court initially sentenced seven individuals to death and two to life imprisonment for the murder of neurologist Dr. SD Subbiah. Following an acquittal of all accused by the Madras High Court in June 2024, the Supreme Court set aside the acquittals on 19 May 2026. The Supreme Court restored the convictions of the seven individuals while modifying their sentencing to life imprisonment, with two others permitted to seek pardon.

State vs Sudhir Parmar — Corruption and Bribery Case

A Panchkula special CBI court discharged former CBI judge Sudhir Parmar, his nephew, and three builders in an April 2023 corruption and bribery case on 20 April 2026. Following this decision, the Enforcement Directorate moved the High Court to challenge the discharge as reported on 15 May 2026.

Enforcement Directorate vs M3M India — Haryana money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate attached properties worth ₹300.11 crore from M3M India in connection with a money laundering probe linked to corruption in Haryana. On 21 April 2026, a CBI Special Court discharged former judge Sudhir Parmar, his nephew, and M3M promoters Roop Bansal and Basant Bansal in the corruption case. The Enforcement Directorate filed an appeal in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on 15 May 2026 to challenge these discharge orders.