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Petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriage

Multiple petitions are pending before the Delhi High Court seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages under civil laws, which the Central Government has opposed since 26 February 2021 as incompatible with the Indian family concept. Following a petition regarding medical decision-making rights, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed the court on 17 September 2026 that competent adults in same-sex relationships may authorize partners to make emergency medical decisions. On 19 September 2026, the court questioned the Centre regarding its handling of this affidavit.

ANI Media v Open AI OPCO — Copyright and fair dealing case

In the case of ANI Media v Open AI OPCO, the Delhi High Court ruled on 24 July 2026 that OpenAI's use of copyrighted news content to train large language models is prima facie fair dealing under Section 52(1)(a) of the Copyright Act. Following this, the court dismissed the plaintiff's plea for an interim injunction on 17 August 2026 and refused to grant an immediate stay on the ruling on 15 September 2026.

Rajat Sharma vs Union of India — Deepfake regulation PIL

Journalist Rajat Sharma filed a public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court seeking to regulate deepfake technology and block platforms hosting unauthorized content. On 15 September 2026, the Delhi High Court delivered a judgment in his favor, protecting his personality rights and directing the removal of deepfake videos featuring him.

RIT Foundation and others vs Union of India — Marital Rape Criminalisation

The Supreme Court is hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the marital rape exception under the Indian Penal Code, following a split verdict from the Delhi High Court. As of 14 September 2026, the Court has directed the Union Government to clarify its position while observing during proceedings that marriage does not extinguish an individual's autonomy.

State vs Devangana Kalita — 2020 Delhi riots case

Devangana Kalita faces charges in a 2020 Delhi riots case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Following a June 2026 Delhi High Court ruling that granted the accused access to inspect unrelied electronic documents, the Supreme Court stayed the order in July 2026 and reserved its judgment on the Delhi Police's challenge to that access on 13 September 2026.

Enforcement Directorate vs Vivo India executives

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating Vivo India executives for alleged money laundering. A Delhi court granted bail to three executives on 30 December 2023, after finding their prior custody illegal. On 13 September 2026, the Supreme Court granted interim travel relief to executive Guangwen Kuang, permitting him to visit China subject to conditions, overturning a previous refusal by the Delhi High Court.

Central Bureau of Investigation vs Sajjan Kumar — 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case

Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by the Delhi High Court for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. His appeal against this conviction was pending before the Supreme Court as of 23 April 2026. Sajjan Kumar died at the age of 80 at Safdarjung Hospital on 13 September 2026 while serving his sentence.

CBI vs Former ISRO officials — Antrix-Devas satellite deal corruption case

A Delhi Special CBI Court is examining alleged corruption involving former ISRO officials in the 2005 Antrix-Devas satellite deal. Although a trial court returned the CBI chargesheet for lack of territorial jurisdiction on 19 March 2026, the Delhi High Court stayed that order on 11 April 2026, keeping the case in Delhi. As reported on 10 September 2026, a former Department of Space officer defended the deal's secrecy by citing US technology sanctions.

ED vs RCom and Reliance Infra — 40,000-crore bank fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate has charged Reliance Communications and Reliance Infrastructure in a 40,185-crore rupee bank fraud case, alleging funds were siphoned through 53 shell firms. The agency has attached assets worth 8,078 crore rupees as part of its ongoing investigation. As of 8 September 2026, the Centre has moved the Supreme Court to transfer all related cases against Anil Ambani to the Delhi High Court.

State vs Pinaki Misra — Criminal defamation case

The Delhi High Court quashed a 2019 criminal defamation case against senior advocate and former MP Pinaki Misra on 26 August 2026. The court ruled that there was insufficient prima facie material or independent witness testimony to support the allegation that the imputation lowered the complainant's reputation.

State vs Sukesh Chandrashekhar — Impersonating Supreme Court Judge

A Delhi Court convicted Sukesh Chandrashekhar for impersonating a Supreme Court judge to pressure a judicial officer into granting him bail. Following his sentencing to eight years of rigorous imprisonment on 4 September 2026, Chandrashekhar moved the Delhi High Court to challenge the conviction and request the expungement of derogatory remarks. A hearing regarding the maintainability of his plea is scheduled for 3 November 2026.

Saurav Das vs Digital Media Portals and Abhijit Iyer-Mitra — Privacy and Defamation Case

Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das has filed a civil suit in the Delhi High Court against political commentator Abhijit Iyer-Mitra and various media entities, seeking over ₹2 crore in damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of his residential address. On 24 August 2026, the Delhi High Court issued summons to the defendants, and the matter is currently pending further proceedings.

Enforcement Directorate vs Aristo Group and others

The Delhi High Court quashed a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case against the Aristo group, which was linked to the late MP Mahendra Prasad. The court criticized the Enforcement Directorate for improperly adding a 2019 FIR to an existing money laundering investigation.

State vs. accused — POCSO case acquittal on Delhi High Court appeal

An accused was acquitted by the Delhi High Court in a POCSO case on appeal. The trial court had convicted the appellant under sections 376AB and 341 IPC and section 6 POCSO Act on September 4, 2025, but the High Court found the victim's distress in court insufficient for conviction.

Delhi High Court — Sir Sobha Singh and Sons Pvt Ltd vs Union of India (Ambassador Hotel property)

Sir Sobha Singh and Sons Pvt Ltd is engaged in a long-standing property dispute with the Union of India over the Ambassador Hotel premises, involving government-initiated eviction proceedings and a demand for 940 crore rupees. As reported on 19 August 2026, the Delhi High Court stayed the operation of a 9 June 2026 judgment that had reversed a 2009 trial court ruling in favour of the company, directing all parties to maintain the status quo.

State (CBI/ED) vs Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia & Others — Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 Corruption and Money Laundering Case

On 27 February 2026, the Rouse Avenue Special Court discharged all 23 accused, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, from the CBI corruption case regarding the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. The CBI challenged this discharge in the Delhi High Court, where Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia filed opposition pleadings as reported on 13 August 2026. Separately, the Delhi High Court initiated criminal contempt proceedings against several AAP leaders in connection with these legal developments on 14 May 2026.

Predicate Offence Compromise and PMLA Proceedings — Delhi High Court Judgment

The Delhi High Court held that quashing of a predicate offence on the basis of compromise does not automatically extinguish PMLA proceedings. The Court clarified that a PMLA case can only be erased if the predicate offence is quashed on merits with a judicial finding that the offence never occurred, which would eliminate the foundation of the money laundering case.

Ravi Nair vs. Nilanjana Bhowmick — Criminal defamation case

Activist Ravi Nair filed a criminal defamation case against journalist Nilanjana Bhowmick regarding a 2010 Time magazine article. The Delhi High Court quashed the proceedings, and the Supreme Court dismissed Ravi Nair's appeal against that decision on 11 August 2026.

State vs Sukesh Chandrashekhar and others — Rs 200-crore extortion case

This case involves an alleged Rs 200-crore extortion and money laundering racket operated by Sukesh Chandrashekhar from inside prison. As of 3 June 2026, a Delhi court has formally framed charges against Sukesh Chandrashekhar, Jacqueline Fernandez, and 15 others, marking the start of the trial. The Delhi High Court declined to stay these trial proceedings on 11 August 2026.

Saleem Iqbal Shervani vs. Meta Platforms — AI-generated video defamation case

Former Union Minister Saleem Iqbal Shervani filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms seeking the removal of defamatory AI-generated videos linking him to deceased gangster Atiq Ahmed. On 4 August 2026, the Delhi High Court ordered Meta to remove the specified videos from Facebook and Instagram within 36 hours. The matter is pending before the court as of 4 August 2026.