Bengaluru: 

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed the drug case against actress Ragini Dwivedi and Prashanth Ranka, which was registered at the Cottonpet police station in Bengaluru. The case was filed against them on allegations of organising parties, supplying narcotics to celebrities and businessmen, and engaging in illegal activities for financial gain.

Background of the CaseL:
The case dates back to September 4, 2020, when Central Crime Branch (CCB) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACB) K.C. Gautam registered an FIR against Ragini Dwivedi, Prashanth Ranka, and others on charges of supplying drugs at high-profile parties across Bengaluru.

Following an extensive investigation, the police filed a chargesheet on June 8, 2021, which included statements alleging that the accused had distributed narcotic substances at parties in July 2020. Earlier, challenging these allegations, actress Ragini Dwivedi and Prashanth Ranka had moved the Karnataka High Court seeking the dismissal of the case registered by CCB at the Cottonpet police station, which the court ruled in their favor.

High Court’s Ruling:
A bench led by Justice Hemant Chandangoudar ruled that apart from the statements of co-accused individuals, investigating officers failed to provide direct evidence linking the petitioners to organising drug-fueled parties or selling narcotics. The court stated that proceeding with a criminal trial against them would amount to a misuse of legal provisions, leading to the dismissal of the case.

CCB’s Next Move:
Despite the High Court’s decision, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Bengaluru is preparing to file an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the dismissal. With approval from the home and law departments, CCB officials are expected to submit their petition either today or tomorrow, according to internal sources.

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