Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has filed a plea with the Supreme Court requesting permission to submit a new bail application pertaining to the Renukaswamy abduction and murder case. This request arises due to the slow progress of the trial. Previously, the Supreme Court declined his bail plea on May 15, 2026, but permitted him to reapply after one year if there were no notable advancements in the proceedings.

In his current submission, Darshan asserts that the court’s earlier order should not hinder him from requesting bail before the one-year period expires, provided new developments come to light. He has indicated that the stipulated timeline should not serve as a blanket restriction against the court’s consideration of fresh circumstances surrounding the case.

The actor claims he should be able to apply for relief if the trial continues at a leisurely pace, if he remains in custody for a protracted period, if any health-related issues arise, or if other material circumstances present themselves that warrant reconsideration.

Details of Darshan’s Custody and Prior Court Orders

As noted in his plea, Darshan has been in custody since August 2025, when the Supreme Court annulled the bail previously granted to him and other defendants in the case. He emphasised that he has fully cooperated with both the investigation and court procedures, and has not engaged in any actions that could delay the trial.

The application references the Supreme Court’s order from May 15, in which Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi denied bail and instructed the trial court to conduct hearings on a day-to-day basis. They also directed the trial court to focus on 60 crucial witnesses at the outset and acknowledged concerns regarding the sluggish pace of the trial.

Darshan contends that the order may lead to misinterpretation, potentially suggesting that he is barred from submitting any new bail applications until the one-year exclusion elapses, regardless of the trial’s progression. He argues that such a reading would limit his legal options even in the event of significant delays or emerging issues in the case.

Concerns About Trial Duration and Personal Impact

The plea further details that the prosecution intends to call approximately 262 witnesses, of which only a limited number have been questioned so far. Darshan argues that this could lengthen the duration of the trial significantly. This extended period of incarceration has reportedly affected his career, livelihood, and family situation.

Darshan was initially arrested on June 11, 2024, in connection with the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy from Chitradurga. Reports indicate that Renukaswamy was allegedly killed following the transmission of inappropriate messages to Darshan’s associate, Pavithra Gowda. Subsequently, on August 14, 2025, the Supreme Court revoked the bail granted to Darshan, Gowda, and other individuals involved in the case.

Through his new application, Darshan is requesting clarification from the Supreme Court that he may apply for bail again before the one-year timeline concludes if the trial remains stagnant or if other significant developments arise in the case.

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