On Sept 9, 2011, Darshan, who was arrested by Vijayanagar police for allegedly assaulting his wife, Vijayalakshmi, was booked for attempt to murder and domestic violence, remanded in judicial custody, and later released on bail.
The couple resolved the issue and Vijayalakshmi withdrew the case.
On Sept 24, 2018, Darshan, actor Devaraj, and Darshan’s friend Antony suffered injuries when their SUV rammed a streetlight in north Mysuru. Darshan’s farm on the outskirts of Mysuru district was raided by forest officials on Jan 20, 2023, in the wake of a video clip in which Darshan is heard speaking about four bar-headed geese from Mongolia on his farm. The birds were rescued.
Last year on Oct 28, an advocate alleged that the caretaker of Darshan’s dogs had picked a quarrel with her when she was trying to remove her car, parked near the actor’s house, and that the dogs bit her.
The complainant alleged Darshan was behind the incident. Police issued notice to the actor, who gave his statement on Nov 14 denying any involvement
In Jan 2024, the actor was among eight people appearing before Subramanyanagar police for allegedly partying beyond 1 am Jan 4.
Police registered a suo motu case against the bar owner and cashier for serving liquor beyond 1 am. Notices were sent to producer Venkatesh, Darshan, and others.
They gave statements denying partying beyond 1 am, stating they had met for dinner to celebrate success of Darshan’s movie, “Kaatera”.
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