Diksha Mishra, a 21-year-old undergraduate student from Naini in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has approached the Allahabad High Court seeking the release of her ₹51,000 cash prize, which she won in a district-level painting competition held on September 29, 2025. Despite being awarded a trophy and certificate on October 6, 2025, the cash prize has not been disbursed due to alleged delays in fund release by the Uttar Pradesh government. The court, led by Justice Saral Srivastava and Justice Garima Prasad, has directed the state counsel to provide an explanation for the delay, with the next hearing scheduled for April 23. Diksha has made numerous efforts to claim her prize, including contacting various officials and submitting complaints through the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS), but has yet to receive a clear timeline for payment. The Director of the Directorate of Culture stated that funds had been distributed to the District Tourism and Culture Council, but Diksha's award remains unpaid as she has moved forward with legal action.