The Karnataka High Court set aside a trial court order making Pradosh Rao an approver in the Renukaswamy murder case and directed a fresh order within a week. The court cited procedural lapses while partly allowing Kannada actor Darshan's petition
Actor Darshan returned to Bengaluru from Thailand as the Supreme Court reserved its verdict on his bail in the fan murder case. CISF security provided to him at the airport sparked outrage, with critics questioning VVIP treatment for a murder-accused celebrity.