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Nihar Gadkari vs Unknown — Defamatory content removal case

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari filed a civil suit against Meta, X, and Google regarding AI-generated deepfake content falsely linking him to the E20 fuel policy. On 5 August 2026, the Bombay High Court ruled the content was per se defamatory and ordered the immediate removal of the social media posts. The court also questioned the platforms regarding the absence of effective mechanisms to identify and remove such harmful content.

Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma — Supreme Court hate speech complaint dismissal

The Supreme Court dismissed a review petition on 3 August 2026, upholding its earlier ruling that cleared BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma of hate speech charges. The court confirmed that the speeches in question did not disclose a cognisable offence or incite communal violence. This decision follows a challenge to a June 2022 Delhi High Court judgment that had refused to direct the registration of an FIR against the leaders.

State vs Asiya Andrabi and others — UAPA case

Asiya Andrabi and two others were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment under UAPA provisions. Andrabi was arrested in 2018 and was found guilty on January 14, 2026. She has filed an appeal against her life sentence in the Delhi High Court.

State vs Accused — Organized Crime charges under BNS Section 111

An accused was charged under Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for organized crime. The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that criminal charges of organized crime cannot be levied solely on the basis of criminal history, unless the necessary conditions and ingredients for such offences are met.

Deepam Row — Madras High Court Order

The Madras High Court directed the management of the temple in Thirupparankundram to facilitate the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the stone pillar known as the Deepathoon. On 5 June 2026, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s decision rejecting action against state officials regarding the dispute. As reported on 3 August 2026, the Supreme Court subsequently declined to stay the High Court order while issuing notice on the Tamil Nadu government’s challenge.

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.

Employees Provident Fund Organisation vs. Kerala State — Pension Scheme Case

The Supreme Court dismissed the EPFO's special leave petition on 3 April 2019, upholding a Kerala High Court verdict that favored higher pension calculations for employees. On 30 July 2026, the Kerala High Court further granted relief to pre-2014 retirees, confirming their eligibility for higher pension calculations based on contributions made on salaries exceeding the statutory wage limit.

State vs Unnamed Accused — Tinder relationship rape case (quashed)

The Uttarakhand High Court quashed a rape case against a man accused of establishing a physical relationship on a false promise of marriage via Tinder. The court held that a consensual relationship that subsequently fails to culminate in marriage does not constitute rape under Section 376 IPC and does not disclose an actionable offence of sexual intercourse induced by false promise of marriage.

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 vs Salman Khan and others — Blackbuck poaching case

Salman Khan was convicted on 5 April 2018 for poaching two blackbucks in Kankani village near Jodhpur in 1998. Following a legal dispute over a film inspired by the case, the Delhi High Court ordered the removal of the teaser for 'Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy' on 27 July 2026 to protect Khan's personality rights.

Public Interest Litigation in Jharkhand High Court — Challenge to NHRC circular on custodial death inquiry

A public interest litigation challenged an NHRC circular that withdrew mandatory judicial inquiries into custodial deaths, disappearances, and rape cases. On 25 July 2026, a Division Bench of the Jharkhand High Court ruled that a mandatory judicial inquiry must be conducted under Section 196(2) of the BNSS for such allegations.

In re: Fraud Case Quashing

In the matter of Rutvij Bhagat Singh Wakhare v. State of Maharashtra, the Supreme Court ruled on 24 July 2026 that the transfer of defrauded funds to an accused's account does not automatically imply that multiple FIRs constitute a single transaction. This follows a judgment on 8 December 2025, where the Court set aside a High Court order that had quashed a separate fraud case based on a private compromise, emphasizing that economic offences affect society at large.

Anjuman Islamia Committee vs. Hindu Front for Justice and Others — Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex dispute

The Madhya Pradesh High Court declared the religious character of the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex as a Saraswati temple. The decision has been challenged by the Muslim side in the Supreme Court, while Hindu parties have filed caveats to ensure they are heard during the proceedings.

State of Karnataka vs H.D. Revanna — Sexual harassment and outraging modesty case

H.D. Revanna faced criminal charges following an FIR registered on April 28, 2024, on a complaint by a survivor of sexual harassment. The Karnataka High Court discharged him of charges under Section 354 IPC, prompting the Karnataka government to challenge the order in the Supreme Court.

State vs. Five accused — 833 kg ganja case, Chhattisgarh

On 7 July 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court acquitted five men in an 833-kilogram ganja seizure case, setting aside the 15-year prison sentences previously imposed by a Special NDPS Court. On 8 July 2026, the High Court further directed the DGP-DRI to conduct an accountability inquiry into the escape of the main accused from DRI custody during the investigation, citing serious procedural lapses.

State vs Saibanna

In 1988, Saibanna was convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death. On 11 August 2023, the Karnataka High Court commuted his sentence to life imprisonment citing the delay in his mercy petition and the impact of solitary confinement. Saibanna was released from Bengaluru prison on 5 July 2026 after serving 37 years in custody due to good conduct.

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.

State vs. Cow Vigilantes — Mob Lynching and Murder Conviction in Madhya Pradesh

A Sessions Court in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh, sentenced seven cow vigilantes to life imprisonment on 13 June 2026 for a 2022 mob lynching. Following the verdict, the presiding judge received death threats and communal abuse, resulting in the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordering police protection for her on 3 July 2026.

State vs Abid — murder of BSP MLA Raju Pal

An Allahabad High Court granted bail to Abid, who was convicted in 2005 for the murder of BSP MLA Raju Pal. The bail was granted while Abid's appeal against conviction is pending, with the sentence suspended.