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S P Gupta vs Union of India and Others — Collegium System for Judicial Appointments

The S P Gupta versus Union of India case centers on the appointment and transfer of judges in the Indian judicial system. As reported on 25 October 2026, former Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul alleged that former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud sought improper government pre-approval for appointments. Justice Kaul further claimed that he faced external pressure to remove judges' appointment matters from his bench.

Bijoe Emmanuel and others vs State of Kerala and others

In Bijoe Emmanuel and others vs State of Kerala and others, the Supreme Court affirmed that citizens have the right to abstain from singing the national anthem on religious grounds after students were expelled for their refusal. Following a challenge regarding the mandatory singing of Vande Mataram, the Supreme Court noted on 26 September 2026 that the 1986 Bijoe Emmanuel judgment remains the guiding precedent for matters of freedom of speech and conscientious objection.

Petitioner vs Union of India — Railway subway construction

The Supreme Court commended a petitioner from Tamil Nadu for his sustained efforts in pursuing a Public Interest Litigation to secure the construction of a railway subway, highlighting the role of vigilant citizens in addressing community issues.

Judicial inquiry into the Vikas Dubey encounter

The judicial commission investigated the 2020 encounter death of Vikas Dubey, concluding that while there was no evidence of foul play by the Uttar Pradesh police, there was clear evidence of collusion between Dubey and local officials. Following the submission of the panel's recommendations, the Supreme Court directed the Uttar Pradesh government to take action on 22 July 2022. The Supreme Court subsequently closed all petitions challenging the police action on 23 July 2022.

In re: Ensuring effective management of COVID-19 pandemic in courts

The Delhi High Court registered a suo motu public interest litigation to address COVID-19 health and safety risks within court premises. On 2 May 2021, the Supreme Court of India assumed jurisdiction over pandemic-related management issues that traverse state boundaries, effectively encompassing the broader judicial response to the pandemic.