On July 29, 2026, a Supreme Court bench consisting of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohana issued a final order ending the long-standing coal allocation case against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The legal challenge originated from a 2014 CBI summons, which Singh had contested in the top court, arguing against the validity of the proceedings initiated during his tenure.

The case, which centered on allegations of irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks, had remained a point of contention for over a decade. By closing the proceedings, the Supreme Court has effectively granted relief to the former Prime Minister, bringing an end to the judicial scrutiny that began during the UPA government's final months in office. While the court's decision provides a definitive conclusion to the matter for Singh, the broader context of the coal allocation controversy—often referred to as 'Coalgate'—has been a subject of significant political and legal debate in India for years. The court's order marks the final chapter of this specific legal challenge, removing the threat of further prosecution related to these specific allegations.