Pervasive exercise of power: SC to K'taka HC over bail to Darshan
Supreme Court criticised Karnataka High Court for granting bail to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, the primary suspect involved in the alleged kidnapping, torture and murder of his 33-year-old fan Renukaswamy in June 2024. SC raised concerns about the case's handling and called the bail order a "perverse exercise of judicial power". Darshan was granted bail in December 2024 over health conditions.