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Transfer petition regarding PIL on Vande Mataram status

The Supreme Court is hearing a transfer petition to move a public interest litigation from the Delhi High Court that seeks to grant the song Vande Mataram status equal to the national anthem and requests national policy guidelines for educational institutions. Following a hearing on 27 October 2026, the Supreme Court issued a formal notice to the Union Government regarding the transfer petition.

National Human Rights Commission vs. Commissioner of Police — challenge to compensation order for death in police custody

The Delhi High Court set aside an NHRC order directing the Delhi Police to pay ₹5 lakh as compensation to the family of Rashid Raza following his death in custody. On 14 October 2026, the court held that police cannot be held liable for a custodial death based solely on the location of the incident, ruling that liability requires evidence of negligence rather than presumption.

Directorate of Enforcement vs NewsClick and others

The Enforcement Directorate has challenged a 29 May 2026 High Court order that quashed a money laundering case against NewsClick and its founder in the Supreme Court. The agency alleges that NewsClick received 86 crore in illicit foreign funding and contends the High Court failed to examine relevant Prevention of Money Laundering Act provisions. As reported on 27 October 2026, the Supreme Court is currently hearing the matter, while the agency has also shared case details with the FBI.

In re: A minor sexual assault survivor

The Delhi High Court permitted a 16-year-old sexual assault survivor to undergo medical termination of a 29-week pregnancy. Following its 19 October 2026 judgment, the court ordered that all medical expenses be borne by the State and directed the preservation of fetal tissue for DNA testing.

Sourav Ganguly vs 'Doosra' Film Producers — Personality rights violation case

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and Luv Films LLP filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court against the producers and director of the film 'Doosra', alleging the unauthorized use of his image violates his personality rights. The court declined to grant an interim stay on the film's release on 22 October 2026. The court has since ordered a special screening of the film and directed the producers to file a response by the next hearing on 29 October 2026.

State vs Prabir Purkayastha and NewsClick

The Delhi High Court quashed the money laundering proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate against NewsClick and founder Prabir Purkayastha on 11 June 2026, describing the action as an abuse of process. As reported on 10 October 2026, the Enforcement Directorate has filed a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court of India challenging this decision to reinstate the investigation.

In re: Detention of Neha Bora at RK Puram police station

AISA national president Neha Bora challenged a police notice requiring a 10,000 rupee peace bond following her detention on 16 October 2026. The Delhi High Court dismissed her petition on 23 October 2026 but ordered the Special Executive Magistrate to provide supporting documents. Following receipt of these documents on 24 October 2026, Bora formally refused to sign the bond, and further proceedings are scheduled for 29 October 2026.

In re: Bail application of assault case accused

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused in an assault case, ruling that the mere pendency of other criminal cases without convictions is insufficient grounds to deny bail. The court emphasized that other relevant circumstances of the case must be considered.

State vs. SSC Aspirant — FIR quashing for protest participation

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against an SSC aspirant who had been accused of involvement in 2025 protests held at Ramlila Maidan. The Court ruled that mere presence at a demonstration is insufficient to establish common criminal intent or the obstruction of lawful directions.

In re: Availability and cleanliness of women's public toilets in Delhi

The Delhi High Court is hearing a petition regarding the inadequate number and poor maintenance of public toilets for women in the city. The court has observed that access to hygienic public toilets is an essential component of the right to life and has proposed surprise inspections by social work students to monitor the situation.

Shriram Pal Saini vs Shri Anil Kumar

The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal for specific performance of a property sale agreement. The court ruled that the seller could not automatically forfeit the buyer's earnest money without proving actual loss or legal injury under Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act, despite the buyer failing to prove their own financial readiness.

State vs Rajpal Yadav — Cheque bounce case

The Delhi High Court upheld actor Rajpal Yadav's conviction and three-month prison sentence in a cheque bounce case on 10 July 2026. Following his deposit of Rs 2 crore on 15 October 2026, the Supreme Court permitted him to travel abroad and referred the dispute to mediation under Justice Najmi Waziri on 21 October 2026 to facilitate an amicable settlement.

Indian Air Force vs Central Information Commission — Disclosure of Prime Minister's Special Flight Returns

On 20 October 2026, the Delhi High Court set aside a Central Information Commission order that had directed the Indian Air Force to disclose Part-II of the Special Flight Returns regarding the Prime Minister's foreign visits. The court ruled that such disclosure could compromise national security arrangements for these official flights. The petition against the Commission's order was allowed on 20 October 2026.

Unidentified Petitioner vs Central Adoption Resource Authority

The Delhi High Court dismissed a Singapore-based man's petition challenging the rejection of his adoption application by the Central Adoption Resource Authority. On 17 October 2026, the court ruled that accepting a child referral does not guarantee adoption if parents are ineligible. Furthermore, the court clarified that couples with two or more children are ineligible to adopt a normal child under the 2022 Adoption Regulations and issued guidelines to prevent erroneous referrals in the future.

Poonam Patwal vs Government of NCT of Delhi

The Delhi High Court ruled that an executive notification providing age relaxation for recruitment cannot supersede specific recruitment rules governing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The court dismissed a petition from a candidate seeking a 10-year age relaxation for the post of Primary Teacher, affirming the existing upper age limit.

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 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 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.

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.

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.