The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is currently in prison in connection with the alleged murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan of the actor. The court has provided six weeks of bail on medical grounds.
This temporary relief follows Darshan's petition citing health concerns as the basis for his bail request. The court's decision allows him six weeks outside custody for medical treatment, though he will be required to comply with any conditions set by the court.
Darshan was arrested in June, along with several others, in relation to Renukaswamy's murder case. Initially lodged in Bengaluru, he was later transferred to Ballari Prison amid allegations that he was receiving VIP treatment.
CONDITIONS FOR BAIL
The next steps in the process require a copy of the High Court order to reach the Sessions Court. The Sessions Court will then review the conditions, collect the necessary documents from Darshan, and forward an official email to Ballari Jail notifying them of the bail.
RENUKASWAMY CASE
The murder case stems from an alleged dispute over inappropriate messages sent by Renukaswamy, a fan of Darshan’s, to co-accused Pavithra Gowda, a friend of the actor. According to police, this led Darshan to allegedly orchestrate an attack on Renukaswamy, whose body was later found near a storm drain in Sumanahalli on June 9.
