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Sonu Sonkar, a life convict, filed a contempt petition in the Delhi High Court alleging that the Delhi Government failed to comply with a May 2025 court order directing the reconsideration of the cancellation of his remission. In response, the High Court has ordered the Home Secretary to appear in person due to the non-filing of a compliance affidavit.
This case involves allegations of conspiracy and extortion against former police officer Sachin Waze regarding an explosive-laden vehicle found near the residence of Mukesh Ambani and the death of Mansukh Hiren. While a special NIA court granted bail to Sachin Waze on 28 September 2026, the Bombay High Court is currently reviewing an appeal against this decision. As of 17 October 2026, the High Court is scrutinizing Waze's assets and the potential impact of his release.
Ludhiana West MLA Sanjeev Arora faces an Enforcement Directorate money laundering and GST fraud investigation originating from a FIR filed under the Foreign Exchange Management Act. Following his detention on 9 May 2026, the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed his regular bail application on 16 October 2026. On 17 October 2026, the court further ruled that Enforcement Directorate officers have the authority to report cognizable offences discovered during searches conducted under the Foreign Exchange Management Act.
Amitabh Bachchan filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights against unauthorized commercial exploitation. On 10 October 2026, the court scheduled a hearing for 16 November 2026 to address a potential settlement reached through mediation and directed the actor to appear in person if the settlement process is not finalized by that date.
Taman Singh Sonwani, former chairman of the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission, faces investigation by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate regarding alleged irregularities in the 2020 and 2021 CGPSC recruitment examinations. The Chhattisgarh High Court rejected his regular bail plea on 17 October 2026, ruling that he failed to demonstrate a life-threatening medical condition or inadequate custodial care as required under the PMLA.
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut filed a suit in the Delhi High Court seeking protection of her personality rights against the unauthorized use of her name, voice, and image in AI-generated deepfakes and morphed content. On 12 October 2026, the court granted interim protection, ordering platforms like Meta to remove infringing material within 72 hours. The court subsequently issued summons in the matter on 17 October 2026.
Following the April 2025 lynching of 35-year-old Mohammed Ashraf in Mangaluru, the Karnataka High Court dismissed petitions to cancel bail for 20 of the 21 accused on 24 August 2026. On 27 August 2026, the court further directed the state government to frame an interim compensation scheme for victims and their next of kin within 30 days and ordered the establishment of DSP-led task forces in every district to address mob violence.
A petition before the Allahabad High Court seeks the registration of an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi regarding his alleged remarks about the Sikh community during a visit to the United States. As of 16 October 2026, the court has reserved its verdict following the completion of hearings on the matter.
BRS leader Krishank filed a writ petition in the Telangana High Court seeking protection from arrest in connection with a criminal case initiated by the Central Crime Station (CCS) police. The petition pertains to an investigation into a social media post, with the court directing the police to adhere to procedural guidelines under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, including the issuance of notices prior to taking coercive action.
Petitions are pending before the National Green Tribunal and the Andhra Pradesh High Court challenging the environmental clearance granted to a Vizag hyperscale data centre project due to concerns over water and power consumption. On 16 October 2026, the National Green Tribunal requested the Central government's response to the plea. On 17 October 2026, the Andhra Pradesh High Court declined to issue an interim stay on the project's construction, allowing Vizag Hyperscale Data Centre Park Limited to proceed at its own risk.
The Kerala High Court is hearing a case regarding structural safety and canal maintenance at the P&T Apartment Complex in Mundamveli. Following an IIT Madras study and an amicus curiae report recommending urgent resident rehabilitation, the court questioned the use of public funds for repairs on 16 October 2026. Separately, the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau initiated an investigation into alleged construction and maintenance irregularities on 16 October 2026.
Traders have petitioned the Delhi High Court to ban protests in Connaught Place, citing significant economic losses and business disruptions. As of 16 October 2026, the Supreme Court has acknowledged the financial impact on shopkeepers, emphasizing the need to balance the right to protest with economic interests and indicating a potential for intervention.
The Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank fraud case involves allegations of massive loan defaults and money laundering against HDIL promoters Rakesh and Sarang Wadhawan. Both promoters were granted bail by the Bombay High Court on 9 April 2024. A special PMLA court rejected a plea to release 1,741 acres of attached land on 13 October 2026, and the National Company Law Tribunal ordered the exclusion of Worli development rights from HDIL assets on 16 October 2026.
Former police officer Sachin Vaze was arrested on 14 March 2021 for allegedly planting explosives outside the Mumbai residence of Mukesh Ambani. Following hearings regarding his bail application and challenges to the invocation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Bombay High Court reserved its order on 16 October 2026.
The Delhi High Court is hearing petitions from a trader and advocate Rishabh Saxena seeking a standard operating procedure to regulate public protests in the national capital to mitigate traffic disruptions and business losses. On 13 October 2026, the court directed the Central government to respond to these requests while seeking clarity on related proceedings in the Supreme Court. On 16 October 2026, the court recorded an assurance from the Delhi Police to regulate a specific protest by the Citizens for Justice and Peace in Connaught Place.
Labour activists Akriti Chaudhary and Srishti Gupta face charges including arson and attempt to murder for their alleged roles in the April 2025 Noida industrial workers' protest. While the Supreme Court declined bail to the accused in May 2026, the Allahabad High Court ruled on 16 October 2026 that their pre-FIR detention was illegal. The state's conspiracy theory remains under scrutiny due to discrepancies in witness accounts identified in charge sheets filed by September 2026.
The Indian National Congress and the Communist Party of India have filed petitions before the Bombay High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Maharashtra Special Public Security Act. The court has directed the petitioners to establish their locus standi in the matter.
Engineering graduate Kavin Selvaganesh was murdered in Tirunelveli in July 2025 due to an alleged inter-caste relationship. While the Madras High Court quashed the chargesheet against the prime accused's parents on 29 September 2026, the Tamil Nadu government filed an appeal against this decision in the Supreme Court on 16 October 2026. Separately, the fourth accused, Jayapal, was granted conditional bail on 15 October 2026.
The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order directing the demolition of a Church of South India (CSI) building in Thippanampatti village, Tenkasi district. The local administration had previously denied permission to use the building as a place of worship, citing potential communal tensions.
Former PFI chairman E Abubacker is facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. He has filed multiple bail pleas and requests for transfer to private hospitals for medical treatment, which have been contested by the prosecution and addressed by the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court.
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