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In re: Challenging the denotification of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site

Multiple petitions are pending before the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court challenging the 11 October 2026 Delhi Police order de-notifying Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site. On 17 October 2026, the Supreme Court formed a Special Investigation Team to probe recent protests, and on 20 October 2026, the court issued notices to the Centre and Delhi Police questioning the legal basis for the site's de-notification. Previously, on 19 October 2026, the court denied relief to Citizens for Justice and Peace leaders regarding their arrests for trespassing at the site.

State of Assam vs Amritprava Mahanta — Zubeen Garg death case

Band member Amritprava Mahanta and suspended DSP Sandipon Garg are accused of culpable homicide in the death of singer Zubeen Garg. Mahanta was released from Haflong sub-jail on 13 October 2026, and Garg was released from Baksa district jail on 19 October 2026, following bail granted by the Gauhati High Court on 16 October 2026. The Assam government and private counsel have initiated plans to challenge these bail orders in the Supreme Court.

State vs Natasha Narwal — 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case

Activist Natasha Narwal is an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, which is currently at the stage of framing charges as of 21 May 2026. On 17 October 2026, the Delhi High Court granted her permission to travel to the United Kingdom for an academic conference, ruling that serious UAPA charges do not constitute a blanket ban on the fundamental right to travel abroad. The court conditioned this permission on her returning to India and surrendering her passport upon return.

State vs 38 convicts — 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

In February 2022, a special court sentenced 38 individuals to death and 11 to life imprisonment for the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts, a decision upheld by the Gujarat High Court on 7 July 2026. As of 19 October 2026, the Supreme Court of India has stayed the execution of certain death row convicts, including Mohammad Tanvir and Ahmed Bawa, pending the submission of prison, probation, and psychological evaluation reports.

State vs Indranil Sen — Durga Puja ticket cheating case

Former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen and his wife are accused of illegally selling Durga Puja pandal preview tickets by misusing the UNESCO name. After the Calcutta High Court rejected their anticipatory bail pleas on 15 October 2026, the Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to his wife on 19 October 2026. Indranil Sen has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking anticipatory bail as reported on 19 October 2026.

Steel Authority of India Limited vs The State of Jharkhand

The Jharkhand High Court conducted a special hearing regarding a writ petition filed by the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) following the blockade of the Bokaro Steel Plant by a local MLA and agitators. The court ordered the clearing of the blockade, resulting in the reopening of all 11 plant gates.

State vs Punit Garg — Rs 40,000 crore money laundering case

Former RCOM director Punit Garg was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on 29 January 2026 in connection with an alleged Rs 40,000 crore money laundering case. After a trial court previously denied his bail, the Delhi High Court granted him bail on 19 October 2026. The High Court cited the satisfaction of twin conditions under Section 45 of the PMLA and the low likelihood of an early trial conclusion as grounds for his release.

Enforcement Directorate vs Sujit Bose — South Dum Dum Municipality recruitment money laundering case

Former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose is facing a money laundering investigation by the Enforcement Directorate regarding alleged irregularities in South Dum Dum Municipality recruitment. After his arrest on 11 May 2026, the Calcutta High Court rejected his bail plea on 19 October 2026, citing his failure to satisfy the requirements of Section 45 of the PMLA and the discovery of 45 properties linked to the case.

In re: Challenge to the constitutional validity of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act

The Karnataka High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, specifically dismissing a challenge regarding the restrictions on construction activities within prohibited and regulated zones surrounding protected heritage monuments.

Satish Jadhav vs Babasaheb Patil and others — Latur District Central Cooperative Bank Election

This matter concerns the eligibility of candidates for the Latur District Central Cooperative Bank election following the Reserve Bank of India's order on 19 September 2026 to remove eight directors, including Minister Babasaheb Patil, for tenure limit violations. The petitioner has challenged the legality of the nomination of the Minister's nephew as a replacement. Separately, the Bombay High Court rejected a discharge application in a related bank fraud case on 19 October 2026, ruling that there is sufficient material to proceed with a criminal trial.

In re: Cockroach Janta Party protest at Connaught Place

The Delhi High Court declined to restrain the Cockroach Janta Party from holding a protest at Connaught Place on 15 October 2026, permitting the Delhi Police to regulate the event. Following the protest and subsequent arrests of organizers, the Supreme Court listed a trader-filed plea regarding business disruptions for 26 October 2026. The Delhi Police also registered multiple FIRs against participants for offenses including the assault of security personnel and the violation of prohibitory orders.

In re: Alleged irregularities in hospital dustbin procurement in Bihar

The Patna High Court is overseeing a probe into alleged financial irregularities and inflated procurement costs involving ₹300 crore for biomedical waste dustbins in Bihar government hospitals. During a hearing on 18 October 2026, the court questioned whether efforts were being made to protect officials and directed the Enforcement Directorate and the State Vigilance Unit to clarify the roles of six senior officers. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for 19 November 2026.

In re: Victim Compensation Disbursement in Kerala

The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to release ₹9.73 crore for 225 pending victim compensation claims. The court mandated the payment be cleared within a five-week period and instructed the District Legal Services Authorities to streamline documentation processes for beneficiaries.

State vs Organizer of Gandhi Nagar Pandal — Illegal Encroachment Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court is reviewing unauthorized pandal encroachments in Indore and has requested a response from the state government within four weeks of 16 October 2026. Organizer Abhijit Dipke, who faced an FIR for obstructing a public road, was released on bail on 18 October 2026 after a 10-foot path was cleared at the site on 15 October 2026.

In re: Protest outside residence of Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay on protests being held by sugarcane growers in front of Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's residence in Hubballi. The court acted on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by local residents citing public inconvenience and directed the district administration to designate an alternative site for the protests.

Enforcement Directorate vs Punjab Cricket Association — Alleged land purchase irregularity

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the Punjab Cricket Association regarding alleged money laundering in land acquisitions across Bathinda, Amritsar, and Ajnala. Investigators allege real-estate developers purchased agricultural land at low rates before selling it to the association at inflated valuations, totaling approximately 78 crore rupees. Following the submission of a status report to the Punjab and Haryana High Court on 25 September 2026, the agency requested the Mohali police file an FIR as reported on 14 October 2026.

State vs Umar Khalid — February 2020 North-East Delhi Riots Case

Umar Khalid is accused of orchestrating a larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 north-east Delhi riots and has been in Tihar Jail since his arrest. After a trial court dismissed his fresh bail plea on 4 July 2026, he filed a third bail application in the Delhi High Court. As of 30 September 2026, the Delhi High Court scheduled a hearing to consider his and Sharjeel Imam's bail applications.

In re: Protection for Inter-faith Couple — Kerala High Court

On 18 October 2026, the Kerala High Court disposed of a habeas corpus petition filed by the partner of a woman in an inter-faith relationship. Finding that the woman had been subjected to mental pressure from her parents, the court granted her freedom to pursue her life and issued an order restraining her parents from interfering with her employment, personal relationship, or mobile phone usage.

Unemployed B.Ed graduates vs State of Telangana — DSC 2008 recruitment rules challenge

A division bench of the Telangana High Court dismissed a batch of petitions challenging the 30% reservation for D.Ed. qualified candidates for Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) posts in the DSC-2008 recruitment process. The petitioners argued that the amendment to the recruitment rules, introduced via GO Ms No 28 on January 29, 2009, was arbitrary as it occurred after the initial notification. The court upheld the reservation, noting that recruitment conditions must be transparent and that the government's actions were consistent with earlier judicial directions.

State of Punjab vs Union Ministry of External Affairs — Petition challenging travel clearance denial

The Punjab government challenged the Union Ministry of External Affairs' refusal to grant political clearance for Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to attend the SIAL Paris 2026 event. On 16 October 2026, the Punjab and Haryana High Court set aside the Centre's denial, observing that the Union government failed to provide specific reasoning for the rejection beyond a political angle. The case is closed as of 18 October 2026.