Archive · 24 Jul 2025
SC Reserves Order on Bail Cancellation Plea in Darshan Case
The Supreme Court is deciding whether to overturn a lower court's decision to let actor Darshan out on bail.
The actor and others are accused of murdering a man named Renukaswamy.
The man was allegedly killed because he sent inappropriate messages.
The government wants the actor back in jail.
The Supreme Court heard arguments from both sides and will make a decision soon.
The accused have been asked to provide additional information.
The victim's body was found in a drain.
The Supreme Court reserved its order on the Karnataka government's plea to cancel actor Darshan's bail.
The Karnataka High Court had previously granted bail to Darshan and co-accused on December 13, 2024.
Darshan and others are accused in the Renukaswamy murder case.
Renukaswamy was allegedly tortured and murdered after sending obscene messages.
The top court issued notices to Darshan and others on January 24.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, the Karnataka government, actor Darshan, and co-accused are involved. Renukaswamy is the victim.
- What
- The Supreme Court is deciding on the Karnataka government's request to cancel actor Darshan's bail.
- When
- The Supreme Court reserved its order on Thursday. The Karnataka High Court granted bail on December 13, 2024.
- Where
- The Supreme Court in New Delhi is hearing the case. The alleged crime occurred in Bengaluru.
- Why
- The government wants to cancel Darshan's bail because he is accused of murder.
Karnataka Government
Darshan's Defense
Bail Status
Karnataka Government
The government wants to cancel Darshan's bail.
Darshan's Defense
N/A
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Case
- Renukaswamy murder case
- Accused
- Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, and others
- Bail Granted By
- Karnataka High Court
- Date of Bail
- December 13, 2024
- Victim
- Renukaswamy