Karnataka Govt Challenges Bail in High-Profile Murder Case

The Karnataka government plans to challenge the High Court's decision to grant bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and others accused in the Renukaswamy murder case. The state has authorized a special leave petition to be filed in the Supreme Court, represented by senior advocate Siddarth Luthra.

The Karnataka government is set to contest the High Court's ruling granting bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and other accused individuals in the Renukaswamy murder case. The government is taking the matter to the Supreme Court through a special leave petition.

This legal maneuver was sanctioned by the state and will see senior advocate Siddarth Luthra representing Karnataka. The public prosecutor has been tasked with preparing the required documentation for the Supreme Court appeal.

Initially given interim bail in late October on medical grounds, Darshan, along with prime accused Pavithra Gowda and several others, were granted regular bail in December. The charges link them to the murder of Renukaswamy, allegedly due to inappropriate messages sent to Gowda.

(With inputs from agencies.)