Actress Pavithra Gowda who is currently facing imprisonment in the Renukaswamy murder case was reprimanded by Karnataka HC for allegedly using headphones in prison. Additionally, the court also dismissed Darshan Thoogudeepa's plea challenging co-accused Pradosh's application to become an approver

The Supreme Court questioned the continued grant of reservation benefits to children of economically and educationally advanced families within backward classes, observing that social mobility follows empowerment