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Supreme Court ruling on eligibility for judicial service examinations

The Supreme Court of India has reduced the mandatory legal practice requirement for entry-level judicial service examinations from three years to one year. This modification, clarified on 22 August 2026, applies to candidates affected by notifications issued between 20 May 2025 and 31 March 2027. Under the judgment reported on 4 September 2026, the court additionally introduced a requirement for candidates to complete a one-year training period at a judicial academy and a one-year law clerkship.

State vs. Multiple accused — Digital arrest cyber fraud (Delhi)

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 33 individuals for a cyber fraud scheme that defrauded a Delhi executive of Rs 50 lakh using fake digital arrest claims and a forged Supreme Court domain. Following a complaint from the Supreme Court Registry, the investigation expanded under Operation Chakra-VI, with three additional arrests conducted across India as reported on 04 September 2026. The case against the accused, including shell firm operators and money mules, is pending before a court.

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.

Advocate Raja Choudhary vs Union of India — Fake advocates and fraudulent law degrees petition

Advocate Raja Choudhary has filed a petition in the Supreme Court requesting a CBI investigation into the prevalence of fake advocates, fraudulent law degrees, and the commercial exploitation of courtroom remarks. On 11 August 2026, a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant issued notices to the Union of India, the Bar Council of India, and the CBI to seek their responses on the matter.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra India v. Manoj Misra (Dead) & Ors. — Polluter Pays Principle and Environmental Damage

The Supreme Court set aside an NGT order against Art of Living in a Yamuna floodplain matter. The Court held that the Polluter Pays Principle cannot be invoked absent a demonstrable link to environmental damage. The Court found that contemporaneous material showed the site was already damaged before it was handed over to the appellant.

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.

Stray dog management and liability

The Supreme Court ruled on 19 May 2026 that the right to feed or protect stray dogs is inseparable from the responsibility for public safety, emphasizing potential tortious liability for dog bites. Following this judgment, the Delhi High Court initiated a suo motu public interest litigation on 22 July 2026 to monitor compliance with the Supreme Court's directions regarding stray dog management. Authorities subsequently began construction of a large-capacity shelter in Dwarka for aggressive stray dogs, as reported on 28 July 2026.

Janhit Abhiyan vs Union of India — EWS quota case

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which introduced a 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in a 3:2 verdict on 7 November 2022. While hearing ongoing challenges to the policy, the Supreme Court observed on 28 July 2026 that the Rs 8 lakh annual income threshold for eligibility appears prima facie reasonable.

State v. Christian Michel James & Ors — AgustaWestland VVIP Helicopter Procurement Scam

The CBI and ED are prosecuting Christian Michel James, S.P. Tyagi, and others for alleged corruption in the 2013 AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter procurement scam. Although granted bail in the CBI case on 18 February 2025 and the ED case on 4 March 2025, Michel has not met the bail conditions and continues to be held in custody. As of 24 July 2026, the Supreme Court is considering his plea challenging his detention and provisions of the India-UAE extradition treaty.

State vs Accused — Alleged Assault of Supreme Court Advocate at Delhi Home

A Supreme Court advocate suffered grievous head injuries after an alleged assault at his Delhi home in July 2026. On 16 July 2026, the Supreme Court criticized the local police for failing to invoke serious charges and directed the investigation be transferred to the Delhi Police Crime Branch, with instructions to add sections 109 and 118 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for attempt to murder and grievous hurt.

Jacqueline Fernandez vs. Directorate of Enforcement — Money Laundering Case

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez is accused by the Enforcement Directorate of receiving luxury gifts worth approximately ₹7 crore from alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who is accused of posing as a government official to defraud a businesswoman of ₹200 crore. Fernandez withdrew her Supreme Court plea against trial proceedings on June 25, 2026. Charges have been framed against her under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

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.

Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC vs Future Retail Limited

Amazon challenged a deal between Future Group and Reliance Retail, leading the Supreme Court to uphold an emergency arbitrator's award halting the transaction on 6 August 2021. As reported on 27 May 2026, the Supreme Court subsequently set aside a Competition Commission of India order that had revoked deal approval and imposed a 202 crore rupee penalty on Amazon.

In re: Builder-Bank Nexus in Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court directed the CBI to investigate six instances of alleged collusion between banks and builders involving the misuse of subvention schemes. Following multi-state raids conducted on 14 April 2026, the CBI filed a chargesheet on 6 May 2026 against AVJ Developers, its directors, and officials from the Bank of India, ICICI, and UCO Bank for alleged fraud involving proxy buyers.

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay vs Union of India — Lifetime ban on convicted politicians

The Supreme Court heard a petition seeking a lifetime ban on convicted individuals from contesting elections, with the Union government arguing that the existing six-year disqualification period is sufficient. On 29 April 2026, the Supreme Court disposed of the writ petition, noting that the plea sought a directive for the Union of India to enact a comprehensive law on the matter.

P. Chidambaram vs Directorate of Enforcement — INX Media case

Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram faced investigations into alleged irregularities concerning foreign investment clearance for INX Media in 2007. After receiving bail on 4 December 2019, the case progressed to the Enforcement Directorate filing a formal prosecution sanction order against him as reported on 26 February 2026.

State vs Mohammad Arif alias Ashfaq

Mohammad Arif alias Ashfaq was convicted and sentenced to death for his role in the 2000 Red Fort attack. Following the rejection of his mercy petition by President Droupadi Murmu on 12 June 2024, the Supreme Court of India issued a notice on 21 January 2026 to examine a curative petition challenging the dismissal of his earlier review petition.

Prakash Industries Limited v. Directorate of Enforcement & CBI — Coal Block Allocation and Money Laundering

Prakash Industries Limited (PIL) is accused of obtaining Chotia and Fatehpur coal block allocations through fraud and misrepresentation in applications. The case involves allegations of submitting false documents to the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction, generating proceeds of crime through coal extraction and sale, and money laundering via share price manipulation and property acquisition. The Supreme Court cancelled the allocations in 2014. PIL remains accused (not convicted) across CBI/corruption cases and ED/PMLA enforcement proceedings, with ongoing trials and appellate litigation in the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court.

Supreme Court proceedings on match-fixing in cricket

The Supreme Court is considering whether match-fixing in cricket can be legally classified as 'cheating' under existing laws. The BCCI has advocated for specific legislation to criminalize the practice.

In re: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Exam Scam

Following widespread student protests, the central government ordered a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the Staff Selection Commission examinations. The Supreme Court of India was simultaneously petitioned to oversee the matter.