A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and J V Mohana, was hearing petitions demanding action against police and CAPF officials for alleged use of force during protests in Delhi and other states.

In his plea, Gadkari argued that he has no role or nexus with the EBP or E20 initiative, either as minister in charge or in any other capacity, citing that he has been the Minister of Road Transport since 2014 till date.

Gaurav Gogoi accused the central government of failing to curb exam paper leaks, claiming that 44 of the 45 accused in the 2024 NEET-UG paper leak case have already secured bail.