Celebrity status does not elevate an accused above the law: Supreme Court in Darshan case
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Time of India
34 minutes ago
- Time of India
Actor Darshan, associates lodged in quarantine cell of Central Prison in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Actor Darshan and six others arrested in connection with the murder of Chitradurga's Renukaswamy were allotted undertrial prisoner (UTP) numbers at the Central Prison, Parappana Agrahara, Friday. Having been brought to the prison Thursday night, the group did not participate in the Independence Day celebrations and was kept in the quarantine cell. Prison officials said they were being treated like other inmates, with no leniency as alleged in their previous stint in the same murder case. According to sources, Darshan has been given UTP number 7314, Pavithra Gowda is UTP 7313, Nagaraju R is UTP 7315, Lakshman M is UTP 7316, and Pradosh S Rao is UTP 7317. Two other accused — Jagadeesh alias Jagga and Anu Kumar, residents of Chitradurga — were arrested late Thursday, produced before a magistrate Friday morning, and remanded in judicial custody before being lodged in the same prison. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Gold Rates Today in Bengaluru | Silver Rates Today in Bengaluru ADGP prisons B Dayananda said Darshan and others would be treated in accordance with the prison manual. "Family members or advocates can meet them as per the manual. No special treatment will be given," he said, adding cell allotment procedures are under way. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Click Here Undo A senior prison officer said no family members visited Darshan Friday, as visits are not permitted on govt holidays. They will be able to meet him from Monday. Darshan is likely to be housed in the same barrack he occupied earlier to avoid interactions with other inmates that could cause law and order issues or lead to preferential treatment. On Friday, all accused were served meals as per the prison menu. Breakfast included upma and laddu prepared for the Independence Day celebrations, though it is unclear if Darshan ate it. Lunch and dinner were also served as per the standard menu. Prison sources said Prajwal Revanna, convicted in a rape case, also did not attend the Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
5 hours ago
- The Hindu
Renukaswamy murder case: Darshan, other accused kept in separate cells; two more accused sent to jail
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and the other accused, who were re-arrested on Thursday in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case after the Supreme Court cancelled their bail, are being held in the admission barracks in separate cells of Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. The Supreme Court had warned of strict action if any special treatment is given to him after the previous episode. During his earlier stint in the Bengaluru Central Prison last year, a photograph surfaced showing Darshan hobnobbing with rowdy-sheeters Wilson Garden Naga and Srinivas and allegedly getting preferential treatment. The leaked image left prison authorities red-faced and led to Darshan's transfer to Ballari Prison. Southeast division police headed by DCP Sarah Fathiema are investigating the cases that followed the leaked picture. A source told The Hindu that at they are preparing to file charge sheets in the cases. Bengaluru city police followed up the development with surprise raids, uncovering multiple irregularities. Subsequently, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) moved the court and secured orders to transfer the rowdy sheeters to other prisons in the State. These individuals had been detained under the Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA), the harshest law in the Karnataka Police statutes. Given the history of irregularities at the central prison, officials have now made extensive arrangements to securely house Darshan and his associates. Two more remanded Meanwhile, two more accused in the murder case were remanded in Parappana Agrahara Central Prison on Friday. The police produced Jagadeesh alias Jagga (accused number 6) and Anu Kumar alias Anu (accused number 7) before a judge at his residence in southeastern Bengaluru on Friday, after which they were escorted to the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. S. Girish, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), West, who is overseeing the developments, told The Hindu that both were arrested in Chitradurga. 'They have been remanded in judicial custody until August 23 and will be produced before the court again on that date,' Mr. Girish said. The Supreme Court set aside a Karnataka High Court order granting bail to seven of the 17 accused in the murder of Renukaswamy, a Chitradurga resident. Renukaswamy's body was found near a stormwater drain close to Sumanahalli in west Bengaluru on June 9, 2024. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of 17 people, including Darshan and his friend Pavithra Gowda. Police filed a charge sheet in September, after which Darshan and six others approached the Karnataka High Court and were granted bail on October 30, 2024. Bengaluru police later petitioned the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of their bail. On Thursday, the apex court ruled in favour of Bengaluru police, leading to the re-arrest of all the accused. Pavithra was the first to be detained from her residence in RR Nagar, followed by other accused, including Pradosh, Lakshman, and Nagaraj. Darshan was arrested from his wife's apartment in Hosakerehalli, south Bengaluru, where he had gone to visit his wife and son.
India.com
13 hours ago
- India.com
Actor Darshan, Prajwal Revanna refuse to attend Independence Day celebrations in jail
Kannada superstar Darshan, who was arrested in the sensational fan murder case, and Prajwal Revanna, former JD(S) MP convicted in the obscene video and rape case, did not participate in the 79th Independence Day celebrations held at the Bengaluru Central Prison, sources said on Friday. Darshan was arrested on Thursday (August 14) following the Supreme Court's cancellation of his bail, while Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, has been in prison for over a year, and the Special Court on August 1 convicted him to a life term until his death. Sources stated that both are in a state of depression following these developments and chose to remain in their barracks. Sources further stated that Darshan did not sleep throughout the night in the prison. According to sources, all accused, including Darshan, have been assigned remand prisoner numbers. Darshan's prisoner number is 7314 and Darshan's partner Pavitra Gowda's number is 7313. Pavitra Gowda is the first accused in the fan murder case. The last time Darshan was arrested, many fans had created tattoos with his prisoner number, which sparked controversy and even led to police cases being filed. Currently, Darshan and the other three accused have been placed in the same barrack. Meanwhile, film actress Ramya, who faced brutal trolling from Darshan's fans after she posted that the family of the deceased man Renukaswamy in the fan murder case should receive justice, reacted to the media by saying that Darshan should have kept better company. 'I have acted in films with Darshan. He had shared his story with me, and I had felt proud of his progress,' she said. 'Darshan had grown from being a stage light boy to becoming a star. However, his recent conduct has disappointed me. He has spoiled his life. 'When one reaches a certain stage in life, there comes responsibility. I don't know if he had good company around him. He could have very well moved forward in life with grace,' Ramya added. Talking about the judgment, Ramya said it has brought relief. 'Society is moving in the wrong direction. My post on the protection of women and honour-based issues was trolled. This judgment will help society get back on the right track and sends a strong message that everyone is equal before the law,' she stressed. Ramya also noted that Renukaswamy's family, who hail from a humble background, have finally received justice through the Supreme Court's verdict.
