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‘We will Not Make Same Mistake’: SC Slams High Court Over Actor Darshan’s Bail in Murder Case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed strong displeasure with the Karnataka high Court’s decision to grant bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is accused in the murder of Renukaswamy. The apex court warned that it would not repeat the “mistake” made by the High Court and emphasized the gravity of the case, stating, “We are little serious as it is indeed a case of murder.”
Supreme court Questions High Court’s Discretion
A bench of the Supreme Court, while hearing a plea filed by the state government challenging the High Court’s December 13, 2024, order, questioned the manner in which bail was granted. The court remarked, “We are trying to examine while exercising discretion has HC applied its mind judiciously; that’s our concern.”
The Supreme Court directly addressed Pavitra’s lawyer, stating, “All this happened because of you.You are root cause of the problem.” This pointed remark suggests that the court believes the lawyer’s arguments or actions may have influenced the High Court’s decision in a way that the Supreme court finds problematic.
The apex court assured that it would thoroughly examine all aspects of the case before making a final decision. “we will examine everything and take a call,” the bench stated, adding a stern warning, ”We will not make the same mistake as HC did.”
Gravity of the Murder Case Under Scrutiny
The case involves the alleged torture and killing of 33-year-old Renukaswamy. The Supreme Court highlighted the seriousness of the charges, noting, “We are taking this matter seriously, as it involves murder.” The court further indicated its intention to assess the credibility of the prosecution’s case, stating, “we will see if prosecution’s case aspires confidence or not.”
The state government’s appeal challenges the High Court’s order that granted bail to Darshan. The Supreme Court’s strong stance indicates a potential review of the bail conditions and the High Court’s reasoning.The apex court’s commitment to a meticulous examination underscores its dedication to ensuring justice in a case involving such grave allegations.