New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- In big blow to actor Darshan and other six accused in the Renukaswamy muder case, the Supreme Court this morning set aside the bail granted to them by Karnataka High Court on Dec. 13 last year.

The Apex Court bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan, ordered the authorities take all seven into custody immediately and to conduct the trial expeditiously.

The Supreme Court in its judgment said, "We considered everything, the grant of bail as well as cancellation. It is evident that the order of High Court suffers from serious legal infirmities. The order fails to record any special or cogent reasons for granting bail under Sections 302, and 34 IPC. Instead, it reflects a mechanical exercise of ...