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Rahul Gandhi and others vs Union of India — SIR irregularities

Rahul Gandhi, Asaduddin Owaisi, and other INDIA bloc leaders have challenged the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the Supreme Court, alleging procedural irregularities and voter deletions. On 26 October 2026, the Election Commission filed an affidavit defending the process as unanimous, and on 27 October 2026, the Supreme Court granted the petitioners 10 days to file their rejoinder.

State vs Independent journalist and others — Delhi ACP complaint case

Delhi Police registered an FIR against an independent journalist following a complaint by ACP Vivek Bhagat alleging defamation and the use of casteist slurs during an October 2026 protest. The journalist has petitioned the Delhi High Court to quash the FIR, claiming it is retaliatory for her previous sexual harassment complaint against the officer. As of 27 October 2026, the High Court has issued notice to the police and the ACP while declining to stay the investigation pending a status report, despite earlier protection from coercive action granted by the Supreme Court on 15 October 2026.

Digital News Publishers Association vs Union of India — Challenge to Digital Personal Data Protection Act

The Digital News Publishers Association has challenged the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and its 2025 rules in the Supreme Court, alleging that the lack of journalistic exemptions infringes upon press freedom. On 27 October 2026, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Union of India regarding the plea and the association's interim prayer for a stay on the challenged provisions. The court instructed the petitioners to propose safeguards to balance press rights with data misuse prevention.

Transfer petition regarding PIL on Vande Mataram status

The Supreme Court is hearing a petition to transfer a public interest litigation from the Delhi High Court that seeks to grant the song Vande Mataram status equal to the national anthem and establish national policy guidelines for educational institutions. On 27 October 2026, the Supreme Court issued a formal notice to the Union Government regarding this transfer petition and requested a response to related petitions challenging the use of the full six-stanza version of the song.

Richa Parashar vs Rahul Gandhi — Alleged assault incident

Journalist Richa Parashar has filed a formal complaint and a Supreme Court petition alleging that she was pushed by Rahul Gandhi during a protest on 12 October 2026, which resulted in her hospitalization. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi on 26 October 2026 regarding the journalist's plea for the registration of an FIR.

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.

Journalist vs Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat — Sexual harassment allegation

A woman journalist has alleged sexual harassment by Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat, who has initiated a counter-case against her for alleged casteist remarks. The Supreme Court barred coercive action against the journalist on 16 October 2026. On 27 October 2026, the Delhi High Court issued notice on the journalist's petition challenging the FIR filed under the SC/ST Act but refused to stay the ongoing investigation.

State vs Shadab Ahmad — Delhi Riots

Shadab Ahmad, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a relaxation of his bail conditions to allow him to attend law classes in Ghaziabad. The Supreme Court refused to modify the bail condition that restricts him from leaving Delhi, prompting his counsel to withdraw the plea with liberty to approach the trial court for relief.

In re: Supreme Court Bar Association General Body Meeting

The Supreme Court permitted the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) to hold its general body meeting scheduled for November 2 to discuss electoral reforms. The Court directed that the results of the voting conducted during this meeting must be kept in a sealed envelope until further orders.

State vs 4 unidentified persons — Assault on protesters during Jantar Mantar stir

Five individuals have been arrested as of 18 October 2026 for the assault on protesters during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The Delhi Police Crime Branch investigated Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurabh Das, Ashutosh, and Ajinkya following their failure to appear for summons on 22 October 2026, while a Supreme Court-appointed panel has scheduled hearings for 29 October 2026 to record evidence.

Contempt petition regarding CJP protest movement restrictions

A contempt petition in the Supreme Court alleges that authorities violated judicial orders regarding metro and rail service restrictions during the 10 October 2026 CJP protest. The Union Home Secretary and Delhi Police have submitted affidavits defending their actions and tendering apologies, while the court has issued nine directions to balance protest rights with public order. CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from judicial custody and appeared before a Special Executive Magistrate on 23 October 2026.

Saikat Basu vs Viktoriia Basu — Child custody and habeas corpus matter

In this child custody dispute, Russian national Viktoriia Basu is alleged to have illegally removed her minor son from India. As reported on 23 October 2026, the police informed the Supreme Court that they have initiated extradition proceedings through the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Moscow to secure the return of the child and mother, following the issuance of a Red Corner Notice.

M.C. Mehta vs Union of India — Delhi pollution crisis

The Supreme Court is monitoring the air pollution crisis in Delhi through the long-pending M.C. Mehta case, which includes the appointment of 13 Court Commissioners to oversee truck bans. As of 23 October 2026, authorities have implemented the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan, and the Delhi Traffic Police are coordinating new inter-state vehicle entry restrictions to mitigate rising pollution levels.

Contempt petition regarding detention of protesters and journalists during protest against CEC

The Supreme Court is hearing 46 consolidated petitions regarding alleged police brutality, illegal detentions, and the suppression of protests against the Election Commission of India. While the Court has ordered the Delhi Police to preserve CCTV footage and produce prohibitory orders, it declined on 16 October 2026 to restore Jantar Mantar as a protest site. Lawyers for detainees filed a complaint on 20 October 2026 alleging police failed to return mobile phones seized during detentions on 11 October 2026.

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.

CJP October 10 protest — plea against Delhi transport restrictions

The Supreme Court is reviewing 18 petitions challenging security restrictions, communication shutdowns, and detentions during the 10 October 2026 Cockroach Janata Party protest in Delhi. Authorities, including the Delhi Police and the Union Home Secretary, have submitted affidavits and apologies regarding these measures, while the DMRC reported on its service operations. On 19 October 2026, CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were produced before a Special Executive Magistrate at the Mandir Marg Police Station.

Supreme Court Bar Association vs Nikhil Wagle and Sanjay Raut

The Supreme Court of India issued contempt notices to journalist Nikhil Wagle and MP Sanjay Raut on 16 October 2026 regarding alleged derogatory comments about Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. While the court exempted both individuals from personal appearance on 16 October 2026, it directed Sanjay Raut to file an explanation. Sanjay Raut submitted his formal explanation and a conditional apology to the Supreme Court on 17 October 2026.

Traders' Association vs Union of India and Delhi Government — Petition against public protests in Connaught Place

Traders have petitioned the Delhi High Court to ban protests in Connaught Place, citing significant economic losses and business disruptions. As of 16 October 2026, the Supreme Court has acknowledged the financial impact on shopkeepers, emphasizing the need to balance the right to protest with economic interests and indicating a potential for intervention.

In re: Regulation of protests in Delhi

The Delhi High Court is hearing petitions from a trader and advocate Rishabh Saxena seeking a standard operating procedure to regulate public protests in the national capital to mitigate traffic disruptions and business losses. On 13 October 2026, the court directed the Central government to respond to these requests while seeking clarity on related proceedings in the Supreme Court. On 16 October 2026, the court recorded an assurance from the Delhi Police to regulate a specific protest by the Citizens for Justice and Peace in Connaught Place.

In re: Alleged illegal detention and police excess during Delhi CEC protests

The Supreme Court is hearing petitions alleging police excesses and illegal detention of protesters during recent demonstrations against the CEC in Delhi. While the Delhi Police Commissioner submitted an unconditional apology and an affidavit on 15 October 2026 defending the detentions, the Supreme Court directed the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners on 16 October 2026 to file personal affidavits regarding internal decision-making processes.