The Bengaluru Sessions Court conducted a virtual hearing in the Renukaswamy murder case, with actor Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, and four others appearing via video conference. The next hearing is scheduled for October 31.
The high-profile Renukaswamy murder case involving Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, actress Pavithra Gowda, and others was heard on Wednesday at the 57th CCH Sessions Court in Bengaluru. The court proceedings were held through video conference, with all six accused, including Darshan, appearing virtually from prison.
During the hearing, Darshan appeared wearing a black T-shirt, his hands clasped behind his back, and a tilak (kumkum mark) on his forehead. The court has now scheduled the next hearing for October 31, when the process of framing charges is expected to take place.
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The court also issued several directions to the jail authorities regarding the treatment of the accused. It instructed that the inmates be provided a bedsheet and clothes every month, and if possible, be shifted to a different barrack for security and administrative convenience.
Meanwhile, the application filed by Accused No. 5 (Nandeesh) requesting to withdraw from the case was rejected by the court. Additionally, the prosecution’s plea for an expedited trial was accepted, with the judge urging both sides to cooperate during the evidence examination phase.
Another plea filed under Section 91 of the CrPC seeking the submission of jail registers as evidence was also dismissed.