Karnataka High Court rejects Darshan plea over pardon for co-accused

The Karnataka High Court has rejected actor Darshan’s plea against the grant of a pardon to co-accused Pradosh, The Hindu reported. Darshan had challenged the decision to grant Pradosh a pardon. The court’s rejection leaves that challenge unsuccessful, although the supplied material does not state whether the ruling addressed the merits of the pardon or dismissed the plea on procedural grounds.

The report does not identify the case in which the two men are co-accused or explain the allegations involved. It also does not give the date on which the pardon was granted. No details are provided about the arguments made by Darshan, the prosecution’s response or the reasons set out by the High Court.

The available information likewise does not say whether any further legal challenge is planned. The confirmed development is the court’s rejection of Darshan’s plea. The supplied account does not provide additional information about Pradosh’s role in the case or how the decision will affect the proceedings.