The entertainment world is buzzing with major news as actor Darshan finds himself at the center of a dramatic legal development. A Supreme Court ruling today shattered the hope of bail for the popular Kannada actor in connection with the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case. Following this pivotal decision, authorities wasted no time, taking Darshan into custody on Thursday.
This turn of events comes after a period of intense legal wrangling. The Supreme Court had been reviewing a petition from the Karnataka government. This petition specifically aimed to overturn the bail previously granted to Darshan by the Karnataka High Court. The highest court in the land had reserved its judgment, keeping everyone on edge. Today’s outcome delivered a significant blow to the actor, leading directly to his immediate arrest. Police moved swiftly to apprehend him once the bail cancellation was confirmed.
A Co-Accused Already in Custody
News agency PTI reported that Darshan’s arrest occurred not long after his friend and fellow actress, Pavithra Gowda, was taken into police custody. She is identified as a key accused in the same murder case. The dual arrests highlight the expanding scope of the investigation and the serious nature of the charges involved.
An Attempt to Evade?
Police sources revealed more details about Darshan’s arrest. He was apprehended at his wife Vijayalakshmi’s home in Hosakerehalli, Bengaluru. Reports suggest the actor had intended to surrender himself in court, possibly hoping to avoid a more public arrest. However, law enforcement reportedly received intelligence about his location. This information allowed them to intercept him before he could carry out his plan, leading to his arrest at the residence.
High Court’s Order Found Lacking
The Supreme Court’s decision wasn’t just about Darshan’s bail; it also cast a critical eye on the Karnataka High Court’s earlier ruling. A bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan was blunt in its assessment, stating that the High Court’s order contained “serious flaws.” They noted that the earlier bail grant seemed to be a “mechanical process” rather than a thorough evaluation.
The bench further pointed out that the High Court appeared to have prematurely investigated the case during the pre-trial stage. They emphasized that the lower court remains the most appropriate place for such detailed scrutiny. The Supreme Court ultimately confirmed the bail cancellation, citing the presence of strong allegations and compelling forensic evidence against Darshan. This final decision came in response to the Karnataka government’s appeal against the High Court’s order, which had granted bail to Darshan and his co-accused on December 13, 2024.