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State vs Naresh Balyan — AAP MLA extortion and conspiracy case

A Delhi court discharged former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in an extortion and criminal conspiracy case on 02 August 2026, citing significant investigative lacunae and a lack of authentic electronic evidence. Despite this discharge, Balyan continues to be held in custody after being denied bail by the High Court on 03 August 2026 in a separate organised crime case under MCOCA initiated on 04 December 2024.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Plea against Delhi Police officials regarding the Tis Hazari Court clash

A public interest litigation was filed before the Delhi High Court seeking action against police officials for protesting and making social media statements following a clash between lawyers and police at the Tis Hazari Court. The High Court rejected a request from the Ministry of Home Affairs on 6 November 2019 regarding an order against coercive action. The case is closed following the acquittal of the involved lawyers, a decision upheld by the High Court on 7 May 2026.

ED vs Deepak Talwar

Corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar faces criminal proceedings by the Enforcement Directorate and CBI concerning alleged corruption and the illegal diversion of foreign funds in the Advantage India case. The investigation involves allegations of kickbacks related to aviation deals and the attachment of a 120-crore property in Aerocity. The Delhi High Court issued an order in the ongoing matter on 28 April 2026.

CBI vs Accused in digital arrest scam targeting retired banker

The CBI is investigating an organized digital arrest scam where a 78-year-old retired banker in Delhi was allegedly defrauded of approximately Rs 23 crore. The agency filed a chargesheet against the accused, and as reported on 23 April 2026, the Delhi High Court denied bail to four individuals involved in the case citing the organized nature of the crime.

CBI vs Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy

The CBI is investigating NDTV co-founders Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy for an alleged Rs 48 crore loss caused to ICICI Bank in 2008. On 20 March 2026, the Delhi High Court quashed the Look Out Circulars issued against the couple in connection with the investigation, mandating that they continue to cooperate with the ongoing CBI probe.

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.

State vs Arvind Dham

Arvind Dham, the former director of the Amtek group, faces a money laundering investigation involving an alleged Rs 2,700 crore bank fraud. After the Delhi High Court denied interim bail on 30 May 2025 and regular bail on 20 August 2025 due to the magnitude of the economic offence, the court issued a digitally signed order in the matter on 9 January 2026.

Enforcement Directorate vs. CWG 2010 accused

A Delhi court accepted the Enforcement Directorate's closure report in the 2010 Commonwealth Games money laundering case on 29 April 2025, citing a lack of evidence after a 13-year investigation. Following an appeal filed by the Enforcement Directorate regarding simultaneous proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the Delhi High Court delivered a judgment on 15 September 2025.

State vs Prakash Jarwal

Former AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal was convicted for the abetment of suicide of a doctor who died in April 2020. Following his conviction, the former MLA moved to the Delhi High Court to challenge the verdict as reported on 24 September 2025.

State vs Sunil Godhwani — Religare cheating case

Former Religare Enterprises Limited CMD Sunil Godhwani faces allegations of financial misappropriation and fraud involving Religare Finvest, with investigations conducted by both the Economic Offences Wing and the Enforcement Directorate. Following multiple arrests and denied bail pleas, the Delhi High Court provided observations on criminal breach of trust in a judgment delivered on 27 August 2025 regarding a criminal miscellaneous petition.

Girish Bharadwaj vs Union of India — INDIA alliance name challenge

The public interest litigation filed by Girish Bharadwaj challenged the legality of the opposition alliance using the acronym 'INDIA'. On 12 August 2025, the Delhi High Court dismissed the petition after finding no merit in the challenge. The matter reached a final resolution with the court disposing of the case on 12 August 2025.

State vs. 17 accused — Murder of Head Constable Ratan Lal

This case concerns the murder of Head Constable Ratan Lal during the 2020 Delhi riots. In November 2024, a court ordered the framing of charges, including murder, arson, and dacoity, against 25 accused individuals. As reported on 18 July 2025, the Delhi High Court is currently considering a plea for discharge filed by one of the accused.

State vs Sushil Kumar — Sagar Rana murder case

Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar is accused of the murder of Sagar Dhankar at Chhatrasal Stadium. A Delhi court officially framed charges of murder and other offences against him and 17 co-accused on 13 October 2022. The Delhi High Court granted bail to Sushil Kumar on 4 March 2025.