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In re: OBC Creamy Layer Criteria implementation

Following the Supreme Court's 11 March 2026 judgment on OBC creamy layer criteria, the Centre requested at least two years for implementation to prevent administrative disruption as reported on 25 September 2026. As of 26 October 2026, official sources indicated that the ongoing Supreme Court proceedings will not affect the seniority of the 2025 Civil Services Examination batch.

State vs Unknown — Pellet gun injury case during July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar

Student Sahil Lochab alleged he sustained permanent vision loss and other injuries after police deployed pellet guns during a protest at Jantar Mantar on 20 July 2026. An FIR was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita following a protest by the Leader of the Opposition. As reported on 24 October 2026, a Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Enquiry Committee has scheduled in-person evidence hearings for 29 and 30 October 2026 to investigate these allegations.

In re: Complaint against Sanjay Raut regarding social media post

An advocate has filed a complaint with the Delhi Police seeking an FIR against politician Sanjay Raut. The complaint concerns a social media post allegedly referencing the burning of Albania's Supreme Court, with the complainant suggesting it could be interpreted as encouraging violence against Indian constitutional institutions.

Delhi Police vs NSUI Women Activists

The Delhi Police registered an FIR against NSUI women activists following a scuffle during an October 2026 protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar regarding the SIR issue. As of 20 October 2026, Rajasthan Congress leaders are seeking a Zero FIR against police personnel for the alleged assault of activist Ritu Barala, while 22 petitions concerning police misconduct and detentions are pending before the Supreme Court.

State vs Unknown Accused — Sexual harassment of female journalist

The Supreme Court is overseeing a probe into allegations that Delhi Police personnel sexually harassed and assaulted female journalists during protests. As of 16 October 2026, the Court is deliberating the formation of an independent, all-women panel to conduct the investigation. Previously, on 15 October 2026, the Court granted protection from coercive action to a female journalist and directed the Delhi Police to preserve all relevant CCTV footage and digital evidence.

In re: Alleged violation of GM crop policy

Petitioners have moved the Supreme Court seeking urgent listing of contempt pleas, alleging that the Centre's approval of herbicide-tolerant GM basmati rice violates the court's 2024 directions regarding national GM crop policies.

Supreme Court proceedings on match-fixing in cricket

The Supreme Court is considering whether match-fixing in cricket can be legally classified as 'cheating' under existing laws. The BCCI has advocated for specific legislation to criminalize the practice.

In re: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Exam Scam

Following widespread student protests, the central government ordered a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the Staff Selection Commission examinations. The Supreme Court of India was simultaneously petitioned to oversee the matter.