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On Thursday, the Supreme Court questioned the Karnataka High Court’s decision to grant bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and six others, describing it as a “perverse exercise” of discretion. This criticism stems from the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case, where serious charges have been levied against the actor and his alleged accomplices.
A bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan heard the state’s appeal against the High Court’s December 2024 order granting bail. The Supreme Court raised concerns about the handling of eyewitness accounts and critical evidence, including forensic findings, questioning the judicial reasoning behind the bail decision.
The state, represented by senior advocate Siddhath Luthra, argued that the bail amounted to a “pre-trial acquittal” without due consideration of key evidence. The Supreme Court emphasized the severity of the charges and has not yet delivered its verdict, but it clarified that its role is solely to assess the appropriateness of the bail granted.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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