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State of Maharashtra vs. Rakesh Wadhawan & Sarang Wadhawan (and others) — PMC Bank Fraud Case

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.

In re: Regulation of protests in Delhi

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.

State vs Srishti (Akriti Chaudhary) — Noida industrial workers' violence case

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.

State vs. Surjith and others — Kavin Selvaganesh murder case

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.

In re: Regulation of airfare pricing

The Supreme Court is hearing a matter concerning allegations of arbitrary airfare pricing by airlines. On 16 October 2026, the Centre informed the Court that airfare regulation rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, have been finalized and will be notified within two weeks. The Court has directed the Centre to submit the final regulations by 16 November 2026.

CSI Church vs District Administration of Tenkasi

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.

In re: Alleged illegal detention and police excess during Delhi CEC protests

The Supreme Court is hearing petitions alleging police excesses and illegal detention of protesters during recent demonstrations against the CEC in Delhi. While the Delhi Police Commissioner submitted an unconditional apology and an affidavit on 15 October 2026 defending the detentions, the Supreme Court directed the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners on 16 October 2026 to file personal affidavits regarding internal decision-making processes.

Mahua Moitra vs State of West Bengal — Circuit House accommodation dispute

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra challenged a district requirement for three days' advance booking to stay at the Krishnanagar Circuit House in West Bengal. On 16 October 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the restriction was retaliatory and directed authorities to grant the MP access to the facility upon one day's notice. The court also ordered the state government to cooperate with the MP during her constituency visits for Durga Puja and Diwali.

Enforcement Directorate vs Heera Group

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the Heera Group Ponzi scheme, which allegedly defrauded the public of over ₹5,978 crore. As reported on 16 October 2026, the agency completed the registration of nine properties auctioned for ₹103.26 crore, following a 14 October 2026 registration of seven properties sold for ₹15.03 crore. These proceeds are to be transferred to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office for investor compensation as directed by the Supreme Court.

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration vs Private Establishment — Compensation Dispute

The Supreme Court of India set aside a Bombay High Court order that had directed the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pay ₹5 lakh as compensation to a food establishment following an inspection. The inspection was initiated by the FDA in Pune on June 12, 2026, based on allegations of food poisoning.

National Investigation Agency vs E Abubacker and others — PFI UAPA case

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.

Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) vs Union of India — Challenge to immunity for Election Commissioners

The Supreme Court is hearing consolidated petitions, including those from ADR and RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha, that challenge the constitutionality of Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. Petitioners contend that granting lifelong legal immunity to the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners constitutes a fraud on the Constitution. As of 16 October 2026, the Court has questioned the precedent for such post-retirement protection while the matter remains pending.

In re: Regulation of all forms of 'talaq' under Muslim personal law

The Supreme Court of India has issued notice to the Union government and other relevant parties seeking their response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The petition requests the framing and implementation of uniform procedural safeguards and guidelines governing all forms of divorce under Muslim personal law.

State vs Unknown Accused — Sexual harassment of female journalist

The Supreme Court is overseeing a probe into allegations that Delhi Police personnel sexually harassed and assaulted female journalists during protests. As of 16 October 2026, the Court is deliberating the formation of an independent, all-women panel to conduct the investigation. Previously, on 15 October 2026, the Court granted protection from coercive action to a female journalist and directed the Delhi Police to preserve all relevant CCTV footage and digital evidence.

Delhi Union of Journalists vs Union of India and Others — Petition regarding police conduct against journalists

The Delhi Union of Journalists has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court of India alleging police violence against independent reporters during Delhi protests. During proceedings on 15 October 2026, the Court granted interim protection to a woman journalist, discussed the challenges in defining journalists versus content creators, and considered forming a women-led committee to investigate sexual violence allegations. The matter is pending, with the next hearing scheduled for 3 November 2026.

Dr. Rajneesh Singh vs Union of India — Taj Mahal history petition

Dr. Rajneesh Singh filed a public interest litigation seeking a survey of the Taj Mahal to investigate claims that the monument is a temple known as Tejo Mahalaya. While the Supreme Court dismissed the plea to rewrite history on 5 December 2022, the Allahabad High Court is currently considering a similar survey petition. The High Court has requested responses from the Centre and the Archaeological Survey of India, with a hearing scheduled for 25 November 2026.

In re: Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Elections

On 15 October 2026, the Allahabad High Court directed the State Election Commission to conduct Uttar Pradesh Gram Panchayat elections within three months, maintaining existing reservation arrangements. Following this decision, the Rashtriya Gram Pradhan Sangathan announced on 16 October 2026 its intention to challenge the directive in the Supreme Court, citing logistical constraints.

State of Tamil Nadu vs State of Karnataka — Cauvery water sharing

The Supreme Court is hearing a dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka concerning the release of 11 TMC of Cauvery water to address crop distress and drought management. Following heated arguments, the Supreme Court reserved its order on the plea as of 12 October 2026. This case continues to address compliance issues under the Cauvery Management Scheme, which the court approved on 18 May 2018.

In re: Reservation for religious converts

The Supreme Court dismissed the Tamil Nadu government's appeal on 15 October 2026, upholding a Madras High Court judgment that ruled individuals do not automatically attain backward class status or claim Muslim backward class reservation benefits upon converting to Islam. Following the dismissal, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urged the state government on 15 October 2026 to explore further legal avenues to challenge the decision.

In re: Validity of gift deed executed after relinquishing property rights via court-recorded compromise

The Supreme Court of India ruled that an individual who has formally relinquished rights over ancestral property through a court-recorded family settlement is legally barred from subsequently gifting that same property to another person. The bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva set aside the previous orders of the Telangana High Court and the trial court that had upheld such a gift deed.