Supreme Court — CBI coercive-action bar in Punjab corruption case — Justices M. M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale barred coercive steps against Rajbir Singh Ghuman while issuing notice on Punjab’s challenge to the High Court order. The court did not stay the FIR. The matter will examine whether the High Court could direct a CBI case on the available material. The next hearing will be important for the scope of investigative jurisdiction.economictimes.indiatimes
Supreme Court — contempt notice over Delhi Metro restrictions — The Supreme Court issued notice in a contempt plea alleging violation of its earlier order on Delhi Metro and railway movement. The bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana heard the matter urgently. The court found a prima facie case and emphasised free movement. The order signals judicial unwillingness to tolerate blanket transport restrictions without compliance.scconline+1
Supreme Court — habeas corpus petitions on alleged detentions — Habeas corpus petitions alleged illegal detention of a large number of persons on 10 October during Delhi protests. The Supreme Court took up the matter on a Sunday, reflecting urgency. Petitioners seek production of detainees and accountability for alleged violations. The case may define limits on preventive detention during political demonstrations.scconline
Supreme Court — lawyers’ detention pleas listed — The Supreme Court agreed to hear pleas by lawyers detained in connection with SIR-related protests. The pleas raise questions of professional liberty, due process and police conduct. Early listing indicates judicial concern over allegations involving members of the bar. Further directions are awaited.lawbeat
Supreme Court — voter-list revision petition — A joint Opposition petition alleges discrepancies in the nationwide voter-list update. It seeks scrutiny of deletions, notice-based safeguards, a formal hearing and interim suspension of the revision. The Supreme Court was expected to take up the matter on Tuesday. The outcome could shape the legal framework for electoral-roll revisions.abc.net
Delhi High Court — Jantar Mantar closure plea — The Delhi High Court was scheduled to hear a plea on 13 October challenging the closure of the Jantar Mantar protest site. The petition contends that the closure restricts the constitutional right to peaceful assembly. Authorities are expected to justify the restriction on security grounds. The ruling may affect future protest permissions in the capital.jagranjosh
Punjab and Haryana High Court — CBI probe direction challenged — The High Court had directed the CBI to register a case and investigate corruption allegations involving officials linked to the Punjab CM’s Office. It also sought a status report within two months. The Supreme Court has now paused coercive action while examining the challenge. The case will test the boundaries of High Court supervision over central investigative agencies.economictimes.indiatimes
Judicial consultation on child-protection law — The Supreme Court’s national stakeholder consultation marked ten years of implementation of a major child-protection law. The Chief Justice released an e-Compendium of landmark Supreme Court and High Court judgments. Judges, state officials, child-protection specialists and civil-society representatives participated. The exercise aims to produce an evidence-based audit of implementation gaps.