Karnataka High Court granted interim bail to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa for spine surgery. Darshan is accused of murdering Renukaswamy, a case involving 16 others including his friend Pavithra Gowda. Renukaswamy's family expressed faith in the judiciary and police, believing the guilty will be punished. Renukaswamy's murder followed alleged obscene messages sent to Pavithra.