Supreme Court Demands Karnataka's Report on Actor Darshan's Jail Conditions

The Supreme Court has requested a report from the Karnataka government after actor Darshan, arrested in the Renukaswamy murder case, claimed denial of basic amenities in prison. The court is examining the treatment of the actor following its directive against providing special treatment to prisoners like him.

In a striking move, the Supreme Court on Monday called on the Karnataka government to provide a detailed report regarding the conditions actor Darshan faces in jail. Darshan, embroiled in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case, has alleged that his incarceration is marred by a lack of fundamental necessities such as food.

The complaint from Darshan's legal representative, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, follows a previous court ruling that no 'five-star' accommodations were to be offered in prison, a decision reportedly affecting basic provisions for the actor. Justice J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan's bench is probing whether these basic rights are violated.

The bench has mandated information on trial status, witness testimonies, and timelines for case completion, pressing the state for clarity within a week. Darshan, along with actress Pavithra Gowda, is charged with the abduction and torment of a fan in Bengaluru, whose body was later found lifeless.