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Siddique Kappan vs. State of Uttar Pradesh — Petition for release of passport

Journalist Siddique Kappan has filed a petition in the Supreme Court requesting the release of his passport following the conclusion of legal proceedings related to his 2020 arrest in Hathras. As reported on 27 October 2026, a Supreme Court bench comprising Justice P S Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe has scheduled a hearing on this matter for 2 November 2026.

Enforcement Directorate vs. Anil Mithas — Money laundering case

Anil Mithas, the promoter of a Noida-based real estate firm, is facing money laundering proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate. The allegations pertain to the purported diversion of funds collected from homebuyers for the Aranya project by his company, UFHL.

State vs Arun Maurya and Amit Kumar — Bareilly bank account fraud case

Arun Maurya and Amit Kumar were arrested by the Bareilly Cyber Crime Police on 25 October 2026 for allegedly facilitating cyber fraud by providing bank accounts to criminals. The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Arun Maurya on 26 October 2026. A third accomplice remains absconding as of 25 October 2026.

State of Uttar Pradesh vs Ashish Mishra — Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

Ashish Mishra faces a criminal trial for the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. On 24 October 2026, the Supreme Court directed the replacement of the trial judge and the appointment of a new Special Prosecutor following concerns from victims. On 26 October 2026, the Supreme Court granted Mishra permission to visit Lakhimpur Kheri until 16 November 2026, while a fresh FIR was registered against him for allegedly threatening a witness.

In re: Unitech Ltd Housing Projects

The Supreme Court of India issued directions concerning Unitech Ltd's housing projects, including an order for local administration to remove encroachments on land allotted to the company in Noida sectors 96, 97, and 98. The court also granted an exemption to the company's housing projects from certain RERA registration requirements to facilitate the completion of construction for homebuyers.

State vs Srishti (Akriti Chaudhary) — Noida industrial workers' violence case

Labour activists Akriti Chaudhary and Srishti Gupta face charges including arson and attempt to murder for their alleged roles in the April 2025 Noida industrial workers' protest. While the Supreme Court declined bail to the accused in May 2026, the Allahabad High Court ruled on 16 October 2026 that their pre-FIR detention was illegal. The state's conspiracy theory remains under scrutiny due to discrepancies in witness accounts identified in charge sheets filed by September 2026.

In re: Rape and murder of a minor in Nandgram, Ghaziabad

The Supreme Court is overseeing the investigation into the 2026 rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Ghaziabad following concerns over the police probe and threats to the victim's family. As reported on 30 July 2026, the court-appointed Special Investigation Team recommended action against private hospitals that denied the victim emergency care. On 7 August 2026, the Court directed compensation for the victim's family and announced plans to establish guidelines for hospital and law enforcement emergency responses.

State of Uttar Pradesh vs Vineet Vincent Pereira

The Supreme Court stayed criminal proceedings against a priest who was booked by the Uttar Pradesh Police in 2024 for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through his remarks about Christianity.

State vs. Aadya Prasad Tiwari — Mahant Narendra Giri death case

Aadya Prasad Tiwari is an accused in the 2021 death case of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Mahant Narendra Giri. On 12 January 2026, the Supreme Court granted him bail after noting that the trial is likely to take a significant amount of time and that he does not appear to be the principal accused. The court directed that he must not threaten or induce any person acquainted with the facts of the case.

State of Uttar Pradesh vs Accused in Attempt to Rape Case

The Supreme Court stayed an order by the Allahabad High Court which had observed that touching a woman's breast does not constitute rape. The Supreme Court termed the High Court's remarks as insensitive and inhuman.