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The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a stay on the felling of trees at the historic Lalbagh Palace in Indore, which was proposed for a parking project. As reported on 24 October 2026, the court issued notices to the state government and municipal authorities regarding the matter.
Former Waqf Board chairperson K.S. Hamza challenged the Kerala government's reconstitution of the State Waqf Board in the Kerala High Court, arguing it violated a directive to fill vacancies. Following the board's reorganization and the assumption of office by new members on 17 October 2026, the High Court division bench declined an interim stay on the government's order and referred the petition to a larger bench on 19 October 2026. The court issued notice to the relevant parties before admission on 23 October 2026.
A 60/65-year-old woman was allegedly tied to a tree and assaulted in Ranga Reddy district, Telangana, following suspicions that she was practicing black magic. The Telangana High Court has inquired into the status of the investigation and the registration of an FIR regarding the incident.
The CBI is investigating irregular accreditation and operation of nursing colleges in Madhya Pradesh. Following the classification of numerous colleges as ineligible, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered on 24 October 2026 that authorities and petitioners jointly prepare a revised module for relocating affected students. The court set a deadline of 3 November 2026 for the submission of this plan.
The murder trial of SFI activist Abhimanyu is proceeding at the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court, with cross-examination of witnesses ongoing as of 24 October 2026. Following the Kerala High Court's refusal to stay proceedings on 13 October 2026 and its rejection of a plea for in-camera trials on 17 October 2026, the court continues to hear testimony from those present during the attack.
The Allahabad High Court expressed dissatisfaction with the police investigation in a case involving Prince Kumar. Justice Sameer Jain directed the Superintendent of Police, Ballia, to conduct a further investigation into the matter and submit an action taken report following allegations of negligence.
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government regarding the eviction of shopkeepers in Ayodhya to facilitate the construction of a super-speciality hospital. The court questioned the authorities on the lack of rehabilitation and compensation provided to those whose leasehold and livelihood rights were allegedly affected by the project.
Harsha Gopal Kadam, the CEO and Managing Director of Schaeffler India, was arrested by Pune police on 21 October 2026 in connection with a 9 June 2026 factory accident in Talegaon MIDC that resulted in two worker deaths due to a carbon dioxide discharge. Following the arrest, the Bombay High Court questioned the procedural necessity of the police action during a hearing on 23 October 2026.
On 17 October 2026, the Supreme Court dismissed the Andhra Pradesh government's plea for a 34% Backward Class reservation in local body elections due to insufficient empirical data. Following allegations of candidate intimidation and violence, the Supreme Court ordered the State Election Commission to investigate specific complaints, defer the final candidate list, and facilitate nomination filing. As reported on 23 October 2026, the State Election Commission has since revised schedules and reopened the nomination window in compliance with these directives.
The Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR registered against a social media account administrator, Sandeep Kumar, who had been accused over a post related to a stalking incident in Puttur. The court ruled in favour of the petitioner, noting that the registration of multiple FIRs for the same incident was unwarranted and issued guidelines to restrict arbitrary police action regarding social media posts.
The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash an attempt to murder case under Section 307 of the IPC against a Bengaluru driver who allegedly ran over a traffic policeman to avoid a drunk driving check. As reported on 23 October 2026, the court ruled that the victim's survival does not negate the presence of mens rea, allowing the trial to proceed based on eyewitness evidence and the nature of the injuries sustained.
The Madras High Court dismissed an appeal against a trial court's acquittal of a husband accused of cruelty under Section 498A and abetment to suicide under Section 306 of the IPC following the deaths of his wife and child. On 23 October 2026, the court held that an extramarital affair by itself does not constitute cruelty under Section 498A without evidence of willful conduct or harassment.
The Bombay High Court upheld the life sentence of a man convicted under the POCSO Act for repeatedly sexually assaulting and impregnating his 12-year-old daughter. The court dismissed the appeal on 20 July 2026, relying on DNA evidence to confirm paternity.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed an application by the State seeking condonation of a 213-day delay in filing a writ appeal. The court held that the state cannot be treated as a privileged litigant and that delays caused by administrative processing do not constitute sufficient cause for condonation.
Mohan Meakin Limited is challenging a sales restraint on Old Monk in the Bombay High Court, citing financial losses exceeding ₹500 crore. As reported on 23 October 2026, the Maharashtra government filed a separate challenge against the FSSAI in the same court, contending that the central authority has improperly encroached on state powers regarding alcohol labeling and regulation.
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.
The CBI is investigating corruption and 'cash-for-transfers' allegations against Rajbir Singh Ghuman, the OSD to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while the Enforcement Directorate conducts a parallel money laundering probe. As of 23 October 2026, the Supreme Court has refused to stay the investigation but ordered no coercive action against the accused. Ghuman has appeared before the CBI for three rounds of questioning as of 23 October 2026.
The Gauhati High Court has issued a directive to the Juvenile Justice Boards in all districts of Assam to conduct regular inspections of adult jails to identify any minor inmates. The court ordered that any children found in adult facilities be transferred to appropriate juvenile homes as per the Juvenile Justice Act and that the District Legal Services Authorities submit inspection reports to the State Legal Services Authority.
A man from Rajasthan was arrested by Tamil Nadu Police for allegedly creating and circulating a deepfake AI video of Chief Minister Joseph Vijay to scam the public. The Madras High Court has granted him bail with specific conditions.
The Orissa High Court considered whether a Muslim mother can act as the legal guardian of her minor daughter's property under Islamic personal law. The Court held that while the mother is not a legal guardian by right, she can be appointed by a court to manage and sell the minor's property for the child's welfare, provided safeguards are implemented.
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