In a significant setback for Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, the Supreme Court has canceled the bail previously granted by the Karnataka High Court to him and six other accused in the Renukaswamy murder case from Chitradurga.Party Among Friends Turns Violent, Ends in Murder in Soladevanahalli: Two Juveniles Arrested
This development now requires Darshan and the others to return to jail.The Karnataka government had challenged the High Court’s bail order by filing a petition in the Supreme Court, arguing that the bail was granted with procedural flaws and undue leniency toward the accused.
A bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan heard the petition, listened to arguments from both sides, and reserved its judgment earlier. Today, the Supreme Court delivered its verdict, overturning the High Court’s order and canceling the bail of all seven accused. inits ruling, the Supreme Court emphasized, “No matter how prominent the accused may be, they are not above the law.Allegations Against Dharmasthala Cannot Be Tolerated... Priests' Family Approaches High Court! Verdict Expected Within Two Weeks!
” The bench expressed strong disapproval of the five-star treatment allegedly provided to the accused in jail, calling it a serious lapse. The court remarked that the jail superintendent should have been suspended for such misconduct.With the bail now revoked, Darshan and six other accused are certain to return to custody. The court has directed that the trial, including the examination of evidence, be expedited.Auto Driver Arrested with ₹1.35 Crore Worth of Yaba Tablets: What Are Yaba Tablets?