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State of Kerala vs N Vasu — Sabarimala temple missing gold case

The Special Investigation Team has completed its probe into the 2019 disappearance of gold from Sabarimala temple idols, which led to the arrests of former Travancore Devaswom Board officials N. Vasu on 11 November 2025 and P.S. Prasanth on 23 July 2026. As reported on 27 October 2026, the Kerala High Court has urged the state government to expedite the process of granting prosecution sanction for the accused. The court previously denied a travel abroad plea from accused jeweller Roddam Pandurangaiah Naga Govardhan on 15 October 2026.

State vs Stepmother and others — Kovalam spa minor girl sexual abuse case

A 16-year-old girl from Andhra Pradesh was allegedly trafficked and sexually abused at spas in Kovalam, Bengaluru, and Tamil Nadu. Following the arrest and remand of several individuals, including the victim's maternal aunt and a Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Health Inspector, the Kerala High Court permitted the medical termination of the survivor's pregnancy on 23 October 2026. Investigators have expanded the probe into Tamil Nadu and are currently searching for a woman acting as a mediator in the trafficking network as of 27 October 2026.

State vs. Driver of the paddy-laden truck — Gwalior Sheetla Mata Temple accident

A paddy-laden truck broke through police barricades and struck pilgrims near Gwalior's Sheetla Mata Temple, resulting in 15 deaths. Authorities have arrested the driver and vehicle owner as of 18 October 2026, while nine police officers faced disciplinary action. The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notices to ten state officials, including the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, regarding the incident on 27 October 2026.

In re: Tiger deaths in Kanha National Park

The Madhya Pradesh High Court is presiding over public interest litigation regarding the deaths of tigers at Kanha Tiger Reserve. On 27 October 2026, the court directed the state government to submit a report on the causes of death for two tigers that perished in September and October 2026, noting evidence of the Canine Distemper Virus.

Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau vs Pinarayi Vijayan and others — CMRL-Exalogic case

Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena, and others face allegations of illegal payoffs from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited to Exalogic Solutions. On 26 October 2026, a Kerala High Court Division Bench stayed the investigation into the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau FIRs for four weeks and admitted the accused's appeals. As reported on 27 October 2026, the court has directed both the Enforcement Directorate and the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to file responses while maintaining the stay.

State vs. DMK Leader — Defamatory remarks against Chief Minister

The Esplanade police in Chennai registered an FIR on 20 October 2026 against DMK councillor Sudha Deenadayalan and party functionary Muralidharan for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on 7 October 2026. On 27 October 2026, the Madras High Court denied anticipatory bail to a DMK leader associated with the case, noting that a co-accused named Muthukumar is absconding.

In re: Police encounter of Kamlesh Bind in Ghazipur

The Allahabad High Court is investigating allegations that the June 2026 police encounter of Kamlesh Bind in Ghazipur was staged, following the court's 17 October 2026 directive for the Uttar Pradesh government to file a response. As of 26 October 2026, the police have been unable to arrest the constable accused in the encounter.

State vs. Gem Veeramani — Sexual assault and harassment allegations

Gem Granites owner Gem Veeramani faces multiple criminal cases including allegations of sexual assault and harassment of minors. Police registered an additional POCSO case against him on 26 October 2026, and a total of eight individuals were arrested in the investigation as reported on 25 October 2026. The Special Investigation Team informed the Madras High Court on 26 October 2026 that they intend to file a charge sheet shortly, with the next hearing scheduled for 12 November 2026.

State vs. alleged perpetrators — Dharmasthala rape and murder cases

The Supreme Court ordered a de novo investigation on 24 September 2026 into the 2012 rape and murder of 17-year-old Soujanya and related allegations of mass burials in Dharmasthala, Karnataka. A new Special Investigation Team (SIT) has since unearthed seven sets of human remains at Banglegudde as of 24 October 2026. Following this discovery, the Karnataka State Women’s Commission requested an expansion of the SIT's mandate to address discrepancies in unnatural death reports as of 26 October 2026.

State vs. P. Midhun Reddy and others — Punganur election violence case

Police registered three cases against YSRCP MP P. Midhun Reddy and approximately 70 others following violence during local body election nominations in Punganur. After the Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed YSRCP petitions regarding these incidents on 21 October 2026, the party appealed to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court ordered the State Election Commission to defer the final candidate list publication to 26 October 2026, while a TDP-led alliance formally requested a Special Investigation Team probe into the violence on 24 October 2026.

State vs. 14 villagers — Ranga Reddy assault case

A 60/65-year-old woman was allegedly tied to a tree and assaulted in Ranga Reddy district, Telangana, following suspicions that she was practicing black magic. The Telangana High Court has inquired into the status of the investigation and the registration of an FIR regarding the incident.

State of Uttar Pradesh vs Prince Kumar

The Allahabad High Court expressed dissatisfaction with the police investigation in a case involving Prince Kumar. Justice Sameer Jain directed the Superintendent of Police, Ballia, to conduct a further investigation into the matter and submit an action taken report following allegations of negligence.

State of Maharashtra vs Harsha Gopal Kadam — Schaeffler India factory accident case

Harsha Gopal Kadam, the CEO and Managing Director of Schaeffler India, was arrested by Pune police on 21 October 2026 in connection with a 9 June 2026 factory accident in Talegaon MIDC that resulted in two worker deaths due to a carbon dioxide discharge. Following the arrest, the Bombay High Court questioned the procedural necessity of the police action during a hearing on 23 October 2026.

CBI investigation into corruption allegations against OSD to Punjab CM

The CBI is investigating corruption and 'cash-for-transfers' allegations against Rajbir Singh Ghuman, the OSD to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while the Enforcement Directorate conducts a parallel money laundering probe. As of 23 October 2026, the Supreme Court has refused to stay the investigation but ordered no coercive action against the accused. Ghuman has appeared before the CBI for three rounds of questioning as of 23 October 2026.

In re: Cleaning of the Godavari River

Social activists filed a public interest litigation in the Bombay High Court seeking measures to curb pollution in the Godavari River. As reported on 22 October 2026, the court directed the Nashik municipal authorities to submit an action plan for cleaning the river within two weeks and ordered the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation to file a status report on effluent treatment plants.

State vs. Unknown Accused — AIIMS Rishikesh CRE-3 recruitment fraud case

Police are investigating alleged irregularities in the Common Recruitment Examination 3 for the post of Wireman at AIIMS Rishikesh. One individual was arrested on 18 October 2026, and the High Court granted anticipatory bail to another accused, Saumya, on 21 October 2026. A suspect named Vinayak was reported to be evading arrest on 21 October 2026.

In re: Illegal mining in Hoshiarpur district

The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a probe into alleged large-scale illegal mining in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The investigation follows reports of deep excavation and the operation of numerous stone crushing units, with the agency currently seeking records from the state mining department regarding mining sites and complaints dating back to 2022.

Rohit Joshi vs Thane Municipal Corporation — Thane Integral Ring Metro tree-felling challenge

A public interest litigation filed in the Bombay High Court challenges the Thane Municipal Corporation's permissions for tree-felling required for the Thane Integral Ring Metro project. The petitioner alleges that these approvals, including a June 2026 resolution, were granted without the proper constitution of a statutory Tree Authority.

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.

In re: Living conditions at P&T Apartment Complex, Mundamveli

The Kerala High Court is addressing unsafe living conditions at the P&T Apartment Complex in Mundamveli, where residents face structural defects and severe sewage issues. On 17 October 2026, an amicus curiae report recommended the immediate relocation of all residents due to significant safety hazards, including proximity to high-tension power lines. Additionally, the Child Rights Commission registered a case regarding the facility's uninhabitable state on 16 October 2026, with a hearing scheduled for 30 November 2026.