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State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Undisclosed Respondent — Compensation for wrongful imprisonment

The Supreme Court of India directed the Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs 6 lakh as compensation to a man who spent six years in custody as an undertrial before being acquitted in a kidnapping and murder case. Criticizing the investigation as slipshod, the court ruled on 26 October 2026 that the payment must be made within one month. Failure to comply with this order will result in the amount attracting an annual interest of 18%, as ordered by the Supreme Court on 27 October 2026.

State vs. Kuldeep Sengar — Unnao rape case

Former lawmaker Kuldeep Sengar is serving a life sentence for the rape of a teenager in the Unnao case, following the Supreme Court's stay of the suspension of his sentence on 29 December 2025. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh denied his pardon plea on 13 October 2026. Judicial proceedings related to the survivor's uncle continue, with his most recent court appearance reported on 24 October 2026.

Umesh Chand vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors

The Supreme Court set aside an Allahabad High Court order that had granted probation to two convicts in a 2003 attack case involving Section 308 of the Indian Penal Code. Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran criticized the lower court for showing misplaced sympathy in such a serious matter. Following the decision on 13 October 2026, the Supreme Court directed the convicts to surrender as reported on 22 October 2026.

In re: Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Elections

On 15 October 2026, the Allahabad High Court directed the State Election Commission to conduct Uttar Pradesh Gram Panchayat elections within three months, maintaining existing reservation arrangements. Following this decision, the Rashtriya Gram Pradhan Sangathan announced on 16 October 2026 its intention to challenge the directive in the Supreme Court, citing logistical constraints.

Allahabad High Court case — Akriti Chaudhary NSA detention quashed

On 02 September 2026, the Allahabad High Court quashed the National Security Act detention of Delhi University graduate Akriti Chaudhary, labeling the case concocted and ordering compensation for the accused. While the Uttar Pradesh government challenged this order in the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court clarified on 23 September 2026 that the quashing of the detention stands, staying only the penalty imposed on the Noida District Magistrate.

Arvind Kumar v. State of UP — SC/ST Act investigation and relief fund management case

A case involving allegations under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, with disputes over relief disbursement to victims. The Allahabad High Court directed a state-wide probe into repeated claims and misuse of relief funds, which was subsequently set aside by the Supreme Court for lack of reasoning in the order.

State of Uttar Pradesh v. Ajmal Beg — Dowry death and cruelty case

A case involving dowry death and cruelty against a married woman under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC. The Supreme Court's judgment dated 15 December 2025 restored a trial court's conviction of the accused, and subsequently issued 10-point nationwide directions to expedite trials in similar cases.

M/s Balaji Traders vs State of Uttar Pradesh

In the matter of M/s Balaji Traders vs State of Uttar Pradesh, the Supreme Court of India ruled on 5 June 2025 that the actual delivery of property is not a necessary ingredient to constitute the offense of extortion under Section 387 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. This judgment finalized the legal interpretation regarding the threat of life or injury for extortion purposes.

Vikram Singh & Ors vs Amrapali Silicon City Pvt Ltd & Ors

The Supreme Court is overseeing the completion of stalled Amrapali Group projects to provide relief to homebuyers. As reported on 01 August 2024, the Supreme Court listed matters related to the Amrapali Group, including the case of Pawan versus Amrapali Silicon City Pvt. Ltd. and Anr., for further clarification and direction.

State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Shabnam and Salim

The Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of Shabnam, a teacher, and her partner Salim for the murder of seven members of her family in 2008 due to a property dispute and family opposition to their marriage.

Public Interest Litigation regarding naming and shaming hoardings

The Allahabad High Court ordered the removal of hoardings displaying personal details of individuals allegedly involved in protests, observing that the police and executive lacked the legal power for such public exhibitions. As reported on 13 March 2020, the Supreme Court heard the Uttar Pradesh government's appeal against this order and observed that no law currently supports the state's action of displaying such personal details.