Darshan's bail cancelled: Supreme Court warns against 5-star treatment in jail; key observations
Pavithra Gowda
, and five others in the Renukaswamy murder case.
A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan set aside the Karnataka high court's order, stating that it was flawed and suffered from multiple infirmities.
"The High Court order reflects mechanical exercise of power. The grant of bail will impact the trial, and the witnesses can be influenced," the apex court ruled.
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
Here's what the apex court said:
It noted that the High Court order has serious infirmities and reflects a mechanical exercise.
Karnataka High Court conducted an examination at the pre-trial stage, which the Supreme Court deemed inappropriate.
The trial court is the proper forum for such matters.
Well-founded allegations, along with forensic evidence, support the cancellation of bail.
The court warned against granting any special privileges to the accused while in jail.
It stated that if accused are found receiving '5-star' treatment, the superintendent and all responsible officials would face suspension.
The High Court order is a mechanical exercise, and granting bail may affect the trial and influence witnesses.
The judgement came on an appeal filed by the Karnataka government against the state high court's December 13, 2024 order of bail to
Darshan
and the co-accused.
Darshan, actress Pavithra Gowda, and several others stand accused of abducting and torturing 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan who had allegedly sent obscene messages to Gowda.
According to police, the victim was confined in a shed in Bengaluru for three days in June 2024, subjected to torture, and later found dead, with his body recovered from a drain.
On January 24, the Supreme Court issued notices to the actor, Gowda, and others in response to a plea filed by the Karnataka government.
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 news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie
Coolie
and
War 2
."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Economic Times
an hour ago
- Economic Times
Elvish Yadav's home attacked: Three masked gunmen open fire at Big Boss OTT winner's Gurugram house
Synopsis Unidentified assailants fired shots at Elvish Yadav's Gurugram residence early Sunday, discharging over two dozen bullets. Yadav was absent during the attack, which fortunately left the caretaker unharmed. This incident occurs amidst ongoing legal issues for Yadav, including a snake venom case where the Supreme Court has intervened, even as he remains a public figure. Agencies Over Two Dozen Shots Fired Outside Residence of YouTuber Elvish Yadav Officials confirmed that unidentified attackers opened fire at the Gurugram residence of YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav in the early hours of Sunday. As reported by India Today , the shooting took place between 5 am and 6 am, when three men on motorcycles allegedly fired multiple rounds before quickly fleeing the spot. Over two dozen bullets were discharged during the assault, according to initial sources, India Today stated that Yadav himself was not at home during the time of the attack. The only person inside the premises was the caretaker, who fortunately remained unharmed. Authorities added that, as of now, Yadav has not lodged an official complaint regarding the firing incident. This development comes at a time when Yadav has been embroiled in legal controversies. In November 2023, his name surfaced in connection with an alleged snake venom procurement case. According to police reports, investigators uncovered an illegal network during a raid at a banquet hall in Noida's Sector 51. Five individuals, including four snake charmers, were taken into custody for allegedly providing venom for parties and the raid, authorities confiscated nine snakes, among them cobras, as well as vials of venom. Forensic examinations confirmed traces of toxins from both cobra and krait species in the seized samples. The case gained momentum after a sting operation conducted by the NGO People For Animals, which played a central role in exposing the August 6, the Supreme Court issued a stay on lower court proceedings in the snake venom case involving Yadav. The order temporarily halted trial hearings while the matter undergoes further judicial 'Elvish' Yadav has built his reputation as a content creator and singer, achieving wide recognition after winning Bigg Boss OTT 2. He is also currently part of Colors TV's culinary entertainment program Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment 2, continuing to remain in the public eye despite ongoing controversies.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Delhi horror: Man rapes mother after accusing her of having 'bad character'; booked
NEW DELHI: A 39-year-old man has been booked for allegedly raping his mother in Delhi's Hauz Qazi area after she returned from a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, police said on Saturday. The woman, along with her 25-year-old daughter, approached the Hauz Qazi police station and accused her son, identified as Md Firoz alias Suhel, of sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions this month, officials added. "The woman stated that she had travelled to Saudi Arabia on July 25 with her husband, aged 72, and their daughter for pilgrimage. During the trip, her son allegedly called on her husband's phone and accused her of having a 'bad character', demanding that his father return immediately to Delhi and divorce her," a senior police officer said. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Gold Rates Today in Delhi | Silver Rates Today in Delhi On August 1, after the family returned home, the accused allegedly assaulted his mother and tried to attack her again the following day. Fearing for her safety, she moved to her elder daughter's in-laws' house for some time, the complainant told police. "She further alleged that on August 11, when she returned home around 9.30 pm, her son insisted on speaking to her privately. He then locked her in a room, threatened her with a knife and scissors, and allegedly raped her," the officer added. Out of fear and shame, the woman initially kept silent and started sleeping in the same room as her daughter, police said. However, around 3.30 am on August 14, the accused allegedly assaulted her again, after which she gathered courage and approached the police. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS, and an investigation is underway, officials added. The accused is a graduate but currently unemployed, while the complainant is an illiterate housewife married to a retired government employee. (The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault ) 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.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Elvish Yadav's Gurgaon house attacked: 3 bike-borne men fire 15 rounds; cops at site
GURGAON: Unidentified men opened fire outside the residence of controversial YouTuber and Bigg Boss winner Elvish Yadav in Gurgaon's Sector 56 on Sunday morning, police said. According to officials, Elvish was not at home when the attack took place. The shooting happened between 5.30am and 6am, when three masked men on a motorbike fired around 20 bullets before fleeing the scene, sources told TOI . You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon | Gold Rates Today in Gurgaon | Silver Rates Today in Gurgaon No injuries were reported. A police team has cordoned off the area and an investigation is under way. 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.
