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CBI vs Former ISRO officials — Antrix-Devas satellite deal corruption case

A Delhi Special CBI Court is examining alleged corruption involving former ISRO officials in the 2005 Antrix-Devas satellite deal. Although a trial court returned the CBI chargesheet for lack of territorial jurisdiction on 19 March 2026, the Delhi High Court stayed that order on 11 April 2026, keeping the case in Delhi. As reported on 10 September 2026, a former Department of Space officer defended the deal's secrecy by citing US technology sanctions.

State of Andhra Pradesh vs CBI Director — Tirupati laddu adulteration probe

The Supreme Court has stayed an Andhra Pradesh High Court order concerning the CBI Director's appointment of an officer to investigate the Tirupati laddu ghee adulteration case. Separately, as reported on 10 September 2026, the Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested TTD official Mendu Lokanadham for alleged disproportionate assets, and the Enforcement Directorate has initiated a probe into his finances.

Investigation into the death of Akash in police custody

Akash Delison, a 26-year-old Dalit man, died after alleged custodial torture by police in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. As of 10 September 2026, the CB-CID has formally named six police officers as accused in the case, charging them with offenses including murder and assault. Previously, the Madras High Court directed authorities to perform the victim's last rites on 16 June 2026 after the family refused to claim the body for over three months.

State vs accused — Vadnagar stock market fraud case

This case involves an investigation into the alleged unauthorized transfer of over Rs 5.49 crore through Hub Brokerage accounts. Following the filing of a chargesheet, the Gujarat High Court granted bail to accused Meet Raval on 9 September 2026, citing contradictory positions taken by the prosecution and the principle of the presumption of innocence.

State vs Satendra alias Chunmun and Narayan — Section 307 IPC case

An FIR was lodged on 18 March 2015 at Bidhuna police station in Auraiya district against Satendra alias Chunmun and Narayan under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code. The Allahabad High Court addressed the matter concerning police closure report and prima facie evidence in the case diary.

ED vs RCom and Reliance Infra — 40,000-crore bank fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate has charged Reliance Communications and Reliance Infrastructure in a 40,185-crore rupee bank fraud case, alleging funds were siphoned through 53 shell firms. The agency has attached assets worth 8,078 crore rupees as part of its ongoing investigation. As of 8 September 2026, the Centre has moved the Supreme Court to transfer all related cases against Anil Ambani to the Delhi High Court.

State vs Accused in POCSO case — Brothel customer bail case

Multiple individuals were charged under the BNS, POCSO Act, Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, Juvenile Justice Act, and SC/ST Prevention Act regarding allegations of forced prostitution involving a minor. While the Karnataka High Court refused to quash the case against a brothel customer in November 2022, the court granted him bail on 08 September 2026. The court reasoned that a customer cannot be expected to know the age or caste of the victim.

State vs. accused — ₹236 crore bank fraud and money laundering case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied a regular bail application to the former Managing Director of Richa Industries in a money-laundering case involving an alleged 236 crore rupee bank fraud. As reported on 3 September 2026, the court determined that economic offences involving the abuse of fiduciary structures require greater caution during bail considerations.

State of West Bengal vs Unnamed Couple — Child Labour case

The Calcutta High Court denied relief to a West Bengal couple accused of hiring a minor child as domestic help, following allegations that the child was kept in their flat and forced to perform household chores.

State vs Sobiya Aziz, Kamran Ashraf Reshi and others — Jammu and Kashmir wide-ranging terror conspiracy case

This Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case involves an alleged terror conspiracy by banned outfits in Jammu and Kashmir. Following five years in custody, Sobiya Aziz and Kamran Ashraf Reshi were granted bail by the Delhi High Court on 3 September 2026, as the court noted that the trial is unlikely to conclude in the near future.

State vs Constable — Assault inside SDM court, Rajasthan

An FIR was registered on October 5, 2018 against a police constable for alleged assault inside an SDM court. The Rajasthan High Court allowed prosecution to proceed, finding the conduct was not part of official duty.

State vs applicant — Uttarakhand POCSO case with minor's pregnancy

An Uttarakhand High Court rejected bail to a man accused under POCSO, holding that a minor's consent and promise of marriage cannot dilute statutory protections. The victim became pregnant and gave birth to a child on 15 October 2025.

State vs Navneet Rana and Husband — Hanuman Chalisa Case

An FIR was registered against Navneet Rana and her husband related to recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa. The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to file an affidavit regarding the FIR.

Calcutta High Court — Property encroachment dispute with survey order

The Calcutta High Court held that oral testimony and documents alone were insufficient to establish ground-level realities in an encroachment dispute. The court ordered a survey to bridge the gap between paper documents and ground reality, directing completion of trial within 6 months.

State of Karnataka v. Subhash Guttedar — Aland 'vote theft' case chargesheet petition

Former BJP MLA Subhash Guttedar challenged the chargesheet filed in the 2023 Aland 'vote theft' case. The Karnataka High Court rejected his plea to scrap the chargesheet.

State vs Bikram Panda and Sivashankar Dash — BJP leader Pitabas Panda murder case

Former BJD MLA Bikram Panda and former Berhampur Mayor Sivashankar Dash are accused of conspiring to murder BJP leader Pitabas Panda by engaging middlemen and contract killers. The Orissa High Court granted conditional bail to Bikram Panda on 31 August 2026, citing a statutory defect due to the non-supply of the grounds of arrest. The case is pending before a court.

Allahabad High Court — CBI probe into police encounter in Uttar Pradesh

The Allahabad High Court ordered a CBI investigation into a May 2025 police encounter in Shravasti on 28 August 2026 after ruling the police FIR account appeared prima facie false. Previously, on 21 August 2026, the court directed the trial court to provide the rape accused applicant with legal aid before passing a fresh order on his discharge application. The court also criticized the Uttar Pradesh Police for recurring patterns of alleged staged encounters and procedural guideline violations.

State vs. Accused (unnamed) — Sexual assault and rape case, Ghaziabad

Following an initial complaint on 7 July 2026, an FIR was registered in Ghaziabad on 28 July 2026 regarding allegations of rape and sexual assault against an employer. The Allahabad High Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh DGP on 19 August 2026 to conduct a supervisory inquiry into local police officials for their initial refusal to register the case. The court subsequently ruled on 26 August 2026 that police cannot refuse to register FIRs in sexual assault cases based solely on a lack of digital evidence.

Mr. K.N. Mohan Reddy v. State of Karnataka & Another — Illegal arrest in matrimonial dispute

A man was arrested despite securing anticipatory bail and having a notice to appear before court two days later. The Karnataka High Court found the arrest illegal and imposed exemplary costs on the investigating officer for violating procedural safeguards established in Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar.

State vs Married Man — Abetment to nursing student's suicide case

The Karnataka High Court declined to quash criminal proceedings against a married man accused of abetting a 22-year-old nursing student's suicide. As reported on 22 August 2026, the court determined that the accused's alleged persistent stalking, threats to distribute photos, and interference with the victim's marriage prospects established a prima facie case for trial.