Bengaluru: Court allows Kannada film actor Darshan to meet family in jail

Bengaluru: A city court has permitted Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, currently lodged in the Bengaluru Central Prison in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, to meet his family members and friends.

Allowing his application, the 57th CCH court directed prison authorities to facilitate the meetings in accordance with jail manual rules.

In the same case, the counsel for the third accused, Pavan, sought to name the investigating officer as an accused, alleging fabrication of evidence. However, the court dismissed the petition and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000, directing that the amount be paid to the District Legal Services Authority.