The accused, Darshan Thoogudeepa, has approached the court seeking permission to file his fresh bail application in relation to Renukaswamy kidnapping and murder case. According to Darshan, the trial in his case is taking too much time, and thus he deserves another chance to file a bail plea.

Earlier, the Supreme Court had refused his bail plea on May 15. However, the court had further said that if there is no major progress in the trial in one year, then he can again approach the court for bail application.

In his current bail plea, Darshan has asked the court not to consider his earlier order as a restriction against filing a fresh bail plea before the expiry of one year. In fact, he has pleaded that if there is any change in circumstances or a delay in the trial, then he deserves another chance to seek bail.

Further, Darshan has added that if he stays behind bars for long duration, if there is any problem of health or any other special reason, then he should get permission for filing another bail plea.

According to the petition, Darshan has been in jail since August 2025, when the Supreme Court cancelled the bail granted to him and the other accused. He has also claimed that he has fully cooperated with the investigation and court proceedings and has made no attempt to delay the trial.

It is worth noting that the Supreme Court had directed the trial court to conduct daily hearings in this case and to record the statements of 60 key witnesses. However, so far, only a few witnesses have been examined.

Darshan has also pointed out that there are a total of 262 witnesses in the case, meaning the trial could take several years to conclude. He has also highlighted the impact of his prolonged incarceration on his career, earnings, and family. Darshan, 49, was arrested on June 11, 2024. He is accused of the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy, who had allegedly sent offensive messages to Pavithra Gowda, a close associate of Darshan.

On August 14, 2025, the Supreme Court cancelled the bail of Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, and the other accused. Currently, the hearing in the case is ongoing, and all eyes are now fixed on the Supreme Court's next decision.