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Mohammad Wasiq Nadeem Khan vs Delhi Police — Petition regarding alleged illegal confinement

Civil rights activist Mohammad Wasiq Nadeem Khan filed a petition before the Delhi High Court alleging that police illegally confined him at his office on 29 September 2026 to prevent him from attending a protest. During a hearing on 16 October 2026, the Delhi Police denied detaining the activist and stated their visit was only for the purpose of making inquiries. The court has requested a status report from the police regarding the allegations.

Allegations of corruption in Para Asian Games selection

Para-athletes have alleged that the Paralympic Committee of India demanded a 20% commission on government cash awards during the selection process for the 2026 Para Asian Games. Following the removal of a para-shooting coach by the Sports Ministry on 13 October 2026, the Delhi High Court ruled on 15 October 2026 that it cannot interfere with athlete selection unless the process is proven arbitrary, subsequently dismissing a petition filed by para-shuttlers on 16 October 2026.

Enforcement Directorate vs. Nayan N. Raheja — Money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating real estate businessman Nayan N. Raheja in a money laundering case. The Delhi High Court recently dismissed his anticipatory bail application, noting his failure to comply with agency summons and the conditions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Adani Enterprises Ltd. vs. Various Journalists and Media Organisations

Adani Enterprises Ltd. filed a defamation suit that resulted in a Delhi district court granting an ex parte injunction against nine journalists and media organisations on 06 September 2025. Following police raids on journalist Ravi Nair's residences on 17 August 2026, he challenged a non-bailable warrant against him. As of 14 October 2026, Justice SV Pinto of the Gujarat High Court recused himself from hearing the journalist's plea to produce additional evidence in the matter.

Saurav Das vs Digital Media Portals and Abhijit Iyer-Mitra — Privacy and Defamation Case

Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das has filed a civil suit in the Delhi High Court against political commentator Abhijit Iyer-Mitra and various media entities, seeking over ₹2 crore in damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of his residential address. On 24 August 2026, the Delhi High Court issued summons to the defendants, and the matter is currently pending further proceedings.

State vs Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar — UPSC identity and certificate fraud case

Puja Khedkar, a former trainee IAS officer, is facing legal proceedings regarding allegations of submitting fraudulent disability and caste certificates to clear the UPSC civil services examination. She is also accused of misrepresenting information to exceed the permissible number of attempts for the examination.

CBI vs Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy

The CBI is investigating NDTV co-founders Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy for an alleged Rs 48 crore loss caused to ICICI Bank in 2008. On 20 March 2026, the Delhi High Court quashed the Look Out Circulars issued against the couple in connection with the investigation, mandating that they continue to cooperate with the ongoing CBI probe.

State vs Manpreet Singh Chadha

Manpreet Singh Chadha, vice-chairman of the Wave Group, was arrested by the Delhi Police in June 2019 regarding an alleged real estate fraud case and subsequently granted bail on 17 June 2019. On 27 December 2024, the Delhi High Court stayed proceedings in the litigation involving allegations of fraud against stakeholders and the state exchequer.

CBI vs Gautam Thapar and others — Avantha Group fraud case

The Central Bureau of Investigation is investigating Avantha Group founder Gautam Thapar and others for allegedly cheating Yes Bank of Rs 466 crore between 2017 and 2019. In a related development, the Delhi High Court dismissed Thapar's plea challenging his arrest as reported on 29 September 2021. Subsequently, the Enforcement Directorate attached Rs 678 crore worth of assets linked to the group and associated entities as reported on 16 August 2024.

Justice for Rights Foundation vs Union of India

The Justice for Rights Foundation filed a public interest litigation before the Delhi High Court seeking the regulation of content on online streaming platforms to address allegedly vulgar and sexually explicit material. On 22 April 2024, the Delhi High Court disposed of the petition after noting the implementation of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules.

CBI vs Maneka Gandhi and others

The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the CBI regarding a corruption case involving BJP MP Maneka Gandhi and two others. The case pertains to the alleged fraudulent sanctioning of a Rs 50 lakh grant to a trust in 2001.