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In re: Andhra Pradesh civic poll nomination process

The Supreme Court is reviewing widespread allegations of violence and candidate intimidation during the Andhra Pradesh urban local body election nomination process. Following judicial intervention, the State Election Commission halted all 100 urban local body elections on 25 October 2026, while multiple political parties continue to file petitions seeking independent investigations, oversight by a judicial committee, and measures to ensure fair participation in the rescheduled polls.

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.

In re: Challenges to Backward Class reservations in Andhra Pradesh local body elections

On 17 October 2026, the Supreme Court dismissed the Andhra Pradesh government's plea for a 34% Backward Class reservation in local body elections due to insufficient empirical data. Following allegations of candidate intimidation and violence, the Supreme Court ordered the State Election Commission to investigate specific complaints, defer the final candidate list, and facilitate nomination filing. As reported on 23 October 2026, the State Election Commission has since revised schedules and reopened the nomination window in compliance with these directives.

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.

State vs N Chandrababu Naidu and Ponguru Narayana — 2021 Criminal Case (Andhra Pradesh)

The Andhra Pradesh High Court quashed the 2021 criminal case against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and former minister Ponguru Narayana regarding alleged irregularities in the Amaravati land pooling scheme on 17 July 2026. The Supreme Court subsequently dismissed a petition challenging this decision on 14 August 2026, confirming the quashing of the FIR.

State of Andhra Pradesh vs N. Chandrababu Naidu

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu faced corruption allegations involving the misappropriation of funds in a skill development project. The Supreme Court of India dismissed a challenge to the Andhra Pradesh High Court's decision to quash the 2021 criminal FIR against him on 14 August 2026. The Supreme Court observed that the case was initiated due to political malice, officially closing the matter.

State of Andhra Pradesh vs Ponthati Siva Rami Reddy — Assault conviction case (IPC 302)

The Supreme Court refused to restore a conviction under IPC Section 302 (murder) in a case involving serious assault. The victim provided a detailed blow-by-blow account describing 22 injuries, including grievous ones, which raised serious doubts regarding the conviction in the Court's assessment.

State vs Udaya Bhaskar — Murder case

The Supreme Court is overseeing a murder investigation involving YSR Congress Party MLA Udaya Bhaskar. The court has expressed concerns regarding the police-politician nexus and has set a deadline for the completion of the trial.

CBI vs Central Government Employees

The Supreme Court overturned an Andhra Pradesh High Court verdict that had quashed a CBI FIR filed against two central government employees. The dispute involved the requirement of state consent for CBI investigations.

State of Andhra Pradesh vs N. Chandrababu Naidu — Inner Ring Road Alignment Scam

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by the Andhra Pradesh government challenging the grant of pre-arrest bail to former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The state had argued that the High Court erred in granting parity to Naidu with other co-accused in the case.