The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is currently in prison in connection with his alleged involvement in the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan of the actor. The court has provided six weeks of bail on medical grounds. Darshan, who was named in the chargesheet for his alleged involvement in the case, sought bail on medical grounds to undergo spine surgery. His legal counsel presented medical reports indicating that Darshan was experiencing numbness in both feet, requesting permission for surgery at a private facility in Mysuru, which he would finance.Justice S Vishwajith Shetty had reserved the order on Tuesday on the interim bail application after hearing detailed arguments from the actor’s legal representative, senior advocate CV Nagesh, and state public prosecutor P Prasanna Kumar.
#WATCH | Ballari, Karnataka | Actor Darshan to be released on interim bail from Central Jail
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Karnataka High Court today granted interim bail to him in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case pic.twitter.com/qsvK223S7j
The state presented medical reports in a sealed cover from doctors at Ballari Central Prison, where Darshan Thoogudeepa is lodged, and the head of the department of neurology at a government hospital in Ballari. Darshan Thoogudeepa, who was arrested on June 11, undergo a health evaluation by a state-appointed medical board.Darshan Thoogudeepa's bail application, submitted on September 21, was rejected by a sessions court. Following this, he petitioned the high court and requested interim bail to receive treatment.
(State Correspondent)
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