Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Karnataka HC Questions Prisoner Meal Expenses
The Karnataka High Court asked the state government to provide details about how much money is spent on food for prisoners each day.
The court wants to make sure prisoners are getting good, healthy food.
Some prisoners, including actor Darshan, complained that the food in jail isn't good and asked for home-cooked meals.
The court is checking if the jail spends only Rs 85 per prisoner for all three meals.
The court also stopped a lower court's order that allowed home-cooked meals for these prisoners.
The Supreme Court had earlier said no special treatment should be given to these prisoners.
The High Court wants to make sure everything is fair and follows the rules.
Karnataka High Court seeks details on daily food expenses for prisoners, reportedly Rs 85 per prisoner.
Court emphasizes providing nutritious food to all prisoners.
Prisoners' counsel claims food quality is poor and requests home-cooked meals.
Supreme Court had earlier ordered no special treatment for the accused in the Renukaswamy murder case.
High Court stays trial court's order allowing home-cooked meals for prisoners.
- Who
- Karnataka High Court, State Government, Prisoners Pavitra Gowda, Nagaraju R, Lakshman M, Darshan
- What
- Karnataka High Court seeks information on daily food expenses for prisoners and stays trial court's order for home-cooked food
- When
- Hearing scheduled for Thursday
- Where
- Karnataka High Court
- Why
- To ensure nutritious food is provided to prisoners and to address complaints about food quality
- Daily Food Expense Claimed
- Rs 85 per prisoner
- Court Hearing Date
- Thursday
- FSSAI Food Rating
- 4 stars for nutrition
- Accused in Case
- Pavitra Gowda, Nagaraju R, Lakshman M, Darshan
- Case Type
- Renukaswamy murder case
- Supreme Court Warning
- Suspend jail officials for special treatment
- Interim Order
- Stay on trial court's home-cooked food order
