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In re: Bihar SIR voter registration form

The Supreme Court is reviewing the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process in Bihar and modifications to Form 6. As of 27 October 2026, the Court has issued a formal notice to the Election Commission, granted petitioners 10 days to file objections to the Commission's affidavit, and provided a verbal assurance that applicants will not face prosecution for using Form 6 for voter re-inclusion.

In re: Bihar SIR case

The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to the Bihar Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Election Commission of India has filed a counter-affidavit on 27 October 2026 asserting that all three orders regarding the process were approved unanimously and citing Section 18 of the 2023 Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act to argue that the petition is not maintainable. On 26 October 2026, the Supreme Court clarified that voters excluded from rolls will not face prosecution for filing a new Form 6.

State vs Anant Singh — Dularchand Yadav murder case

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a petition seeking the cancellation of bail granted to Anant Singh by the Patna High Court in relation to the murder of Dularchand Yadav.

Central Bureau of Investigation vs Lalu Prasad Yadav — Fodder Scam

The Fodder Scam involves allegations of financial irregularities against Lalu Prasad Yadav and others. Following his arrest in Lucknow on 24 October 2026 after 25 years as a fugitive, Satyendra Kumar was remanded to judicial custody at Birsa Munda Central Jail in Ranchi. On 27 October 2026, the Jharkhand High Court commenced daily hearings regarding the appeal filed by Lalu Prasad Yadav in the Deoghar treasury case.

Bihar Special Investigative Review case

The Supreme Court clarified on 12 October 2026 that it had neither approved nor rejected the revised Form-6 for voter registration in the Bihar Special Investigative Review case. Subsequently, Asaduddin Owaisi filed a review petition on 14 October 2026 challenging the 27 May 2026 verdict that had upheld the Election Commission's authority to conduct a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.

State vs Ritulal Yadav — Organized crime and extortion case

Bail petition of former RJD MLA Ritulal Yadav was rejected by the Supreme Court in an organized crime case. The case involves charges under BNS sections 111(4), 111(6), and 111(7).

Public Interest Litigation regarding Bihar bridge safety

A public interest litigation was filed in the Supreme Court regarding public safety concerns following multiple bridge collapses in Bihar. On 8 April 2025, the Supreme Court transferred the petition to the Patna High Court for a more localized and expeditious resolution.