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In re: Contempt against Ajay Chauhan, Principal Secretary, PWD

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has formally framed contempt charges against PWD Principal Secretary Ajay Chauhan and five other officials for failing to implement a 2022 court order regarding salary and pension revisions. As reported on 14 October 2026, the court granted the officials 15 days to respond to the charges. The next hearing is scheduled for 4 November 2026.

In re: Reservation compliance in medical college admissions

The Allahabad High Court is investigating allegations that four government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh admitted Scheduled Caste candidates exceeding prescribed reservation limits. After cancelling the September 7 seat allotment and mandating fresh NEET UG counselling on 22 September 2026, the Lucknow bench summoned three state government officials to provide a detailed report on these admissions, as reported on 14 October 2026.

Contempt proceedings against Principal Secretary of Food and Civil Supplies Department, Uttar Pradesh

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court initiated contempt proceedings against the Principal Secretary of the Food and Civil Supplies Department of Uttar Pradesh for failing to comply with judicial orders regarding employee salaries and benefits. While an entry from 20 September 2026 identifies the officer as Ranvir Prasad, subsequent records from 13 October 2026 name Ajay Chauhan as the respondent in the ongoing proceedings.

Jagtar Singh Hawara vs. State of Punjab and others

Jagtar Singh Hawara, a convict in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking parole to visit his ailing mother. Separately, he has moved the Supreme Court seeking a transfer from Tihar Jail to a prison in Punjab, with the court directing the Delhi government to consult the Intelligence Bureau regarding this request.

State vs SFI activists — Unlawful assembly and assault case at Sanskrit varsity

SFI activists face charges including unlawful assembly, rioting, and assault following protests at the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in August 2026. While four activists were remanded to judicial custody on 21 August 2026, 17 activists were granted anticipatory bail by the Kerala High Court on 11 September 2026. Separately, a police officer was suspended on 13 October 2026 for allegedly attacking SFI workers during the incident.

In re: Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute

The Allahabad High Court is hearing a series of petitions and suits regarding the dispute over the Krishna Janmabhoomi complex and the adjacent Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura. The court is currently examining the status of various records related to these pending matters.

Habeas corpus petition against detention of political leaders

Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy challenged the detention of political leaders by Delhi Police during protests against the Chief Election Commissioner before the Supreme Court. While the Supreme Court issued notices to authorities on 11 October 2026 and ordered that future detentions strictly follow due process, the Madhya Pradesh High Court disposed of similar habeas corpus petitions on 13 October 2026 after detainees were returned to their families. Additional petitions regarding protest-related disturbances were scheduled for hearing as of 12 October 2026.

State of Gujarat vs Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi faces a criminal defamation case concerning his 2019 remarks regarding the Modi surname. As reported on 13 October 2026, the Supreme Court of India stayed all trial proceedings and issued a notice on his plea challenging the Bombay High Court's refusal to quash the case.

In re: Challenge to 'Er' prefix for Engineers

A writ petition was filed before the Karnataka High Court challenging a state government order that allows engineers to use the 'Er.' prefix before their names. As of 13 October 2026, the Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the state government and directed it to provide a response regarding the administrative order.

State vs Deepak Pandurang Dhavale

Deepak Pandurang Dhavale, a former army personnel, is accused of shooting his estranged wife to death at the Shirur court complex in Pune. The Bombay High Court recently granted him bail after noting that he had been in custody for over four years without the trial having commenced.

State of Uttar Pradesh vs Vipin Bhati — Nikki Bhati murder case

Vipin Bhati, the husband of the deceased Nikki Bhati, is accused of involvement in her murder in Greater Noida. The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to the accused in connection with the ongoing criminal proceedings.

Goa nightclub fire NOC forgery case

The Mapusa JMFC court granted regular bail to Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra on 12 October 2026 in the case regarding the alleged forgery of a No Objection Certificate for the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub. The Bombay High Court concurrently directed the brothers to pay interim compensation of ₹ 20 lakh each to the families of the victims. Despite the bail order, the brothers continued to be held in judicial custody as of 12 October 2026 due to other pending proceedings.

State vs Surajpur Man — POCSO and Rape Case

A POCSO court in Noida denied a bail plea to a Surajpur resident accused of raping and impregnating a 14-year-old girl, citing the addition of serious charges as reported on 13 May 2026. During a hearing on 12 October 2026, the Allahabad High Court raised concerns regarding the state education system after the victim, who had completed Class V, was unable to read a Hindi newspaper.

Goa Nightclub Fire Case — Deaths of 25 persons, bail cancellation

Following a fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa that killed 25 people, the Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of bail for owners Saurabh Luthra, Gaurav Luthra, and Ajay Gupta on 2 September 2026. The accused surrendered on 14 September 2026 and were remanded to judicial custody. As of 12 October 2026, the Bombay High Court has ordered each owner to deposit Rs 20 lakh as interim compensation for the victims' families while the trial continues.

Central Secretariat Club vs Union of India

The Delhi High Court has directed central government authorities to allow office-bearers of the evicted Central Secretariat Club to access their former premises at the President's Estate to retrieve club records and belongings. The court granted the representatives a two-week window to complete the collection of items.

Bengaluru hacker Sriki — Money laundering and crypto fraud

Srikrishna Ramesh, known as Sriki, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in May 2026 regarding an organized cryptocurrency money laundering probe involving a ₹288 crore trail. While a special court denied him bail on 29 August 2026, the Karnataka High Court granted him bail on 12 October 2026 due to the length of his detention and the unlikely prospect of a swift trial conclusion.

Ramesh Bidhuri and others vs TV Today Network Ltd.

The Supreme Court of India stayed trial proceedings on 11 October 2026 in a criminal defamation case filed by BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri and his nephew Rajpal against TV Today Network Ltd. This follows the Delhi High Court's 4 November 2025 decision to uphold a trial court order refusing to discharge the network from the case. On 11 October 2026, the Supreme Court issued a formal notice to Bidhuri and his nephew regarding the network's plea.

State vs Sharjeel Imam — 2020 sedition case

Sharjeel Imam was arrested in 2020 on charges including sedition and promoting enmity between groups. Although the Delhi High Court granted him statutory bail in this case on 29 May 2024, a Delhi court observed on 10 October 2026 that he violated interim bail conditions by contacting the media; however, the court declined to cancel his bail because he was already in the process of returning to custody.

State vs Four Policemen — Krishna Kumar Yadav custodial death case

In the 2021 custodial death case of 24-year-old Krishna Kumar Yadav in Jaunpur, eight policemen surrendered before the court on 1 January 2022. On 7 October 2026, the Allahabad High Court rejected the bail applications of four of the accused policemen based on CBI material and directed the trial court to expedite the proceedings.

Real estate director vs State — Punjab & Haryana High Court bail in PMLA case

Real estate developer Jarnail Singh Bajwa faces a 662 crore money laundering case. The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied his regular bail plea on 6 October 2026, finding that he failed to satisfy the twin conditions under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, thereby reversing a previous grant of bail from 18 August 2026.