Karnataka High Court grants interim bail to actor Darshan for surgery
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has granted interim bail for six weeks to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is currently held in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, to allow him to undergo surgery.
The bail application was approved by Justice S Vishwajith Shetty, following the actor's request for medical treatment at a private hospital in Mysuru.
Darshan, who has been in Ballari Prison since his arrest on June 11, submitted his application for interim bail on September 21. His regular bail application, challenging a lower court’s earlier rejection of bail, remains pending in the High Court.
The court’s decision was based on medical reports from Ballari Central Jail and the neurology department at the government hospital in Ballari, which recommended surgery to address spinal and foot issues. Senior Advocate S Nagesh argued that Darshan should be allowed treatment at Apollo Hospital, with the actor bearing all medical expenses.
However, the State Public Prosecutor (SPP) P Prasanna Kumar opposed the request, contending that the reports did not specify the duration of hospitalisation required. He suggested that Darshan undergo treatment at a government facility and be evaluated by a medical board.
Justice Shetty had reserved orders on the interim bail plea on October 28, following arguments from both sides.
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Three youths killed in road accident
Bengaluru (PTI): Three youths lost their lives in a road accident near Agalakote village under Devanahalli Traffic Police near here on Saturday, police said.
The incident happened when their two-wheeler lost control and jumped a median, and they were run over by a lorry, they said.
According to police, all the three were said to be college students. While one was 20 years of age, the other two are said to be 19 years old.
The youth who was riding the two-wheeler, along with his two friends as pillions, was allegedly riding it at a high speed, they said.
While negotiating a curve, he lost control of the vehicle, which hit the median and jumped over to the other side, throwing the three on the opposite road lane. The lorry that was allegedly speeding ran over them, killing all of them on the spot.
Police have registered the case and have named both -- the person riding the bike and the lorry driver -- in the FIR, officials said, and added that further investigation is underway.
