Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has challenged the decision allowing accused No. 14 Pradosh to become an approver in the Renukaswamy murder case. The actor approached the Karnataka High Court against the order passed by the trial court as reported by IANS.Darshan Thoogudeepa’s petition questions the legal and procedural aspects of the decision. He also requested a stay on the order that granted Pradosh conditional pardon. The Karnataka HC may consider the petition on this day (September 1). Pradosh has been named as the respondent in Darshan Thoogudeepa’s plea.
Darshan Thoogudeepa challenges Pradosh’s approver status
Reports say Darshan Thoogudeepa has filed an appeal petition against the trial court’s decision. The plea challenges the permission granted to Pradosh to turn approver in the murder case. The actor raised objections regarding the procedure followed by the trial court. He also sought judicial examination of the order. Darshan Thoogudeepa has asked the High Court to put the decision on hold. The request comes before Pradosh’s statement is formally recorded as an approver.
Trial court grants Pradosh conditional pardon
The 59th City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru approved Pradosh’s request on August 25. The court granted him conditional pardon in connection with the case. Following the order, summons were issued to Pradosh. His statement is expected to be recorded as part of the proceedings.
Pradosh’s testimony could impact the case
Pradosh’s testimony could provide the prosecution with information from an accused who is now cooperating with the investigation and trial process. Pradosh is expected to speak about the alleged sequence of events. His evidence could also cover claims concerning the disposal of evidence and the alleged involvement of other accused persons.
Court’s view on co-accused and pardon proceedings
The proceedings also raised questions about whether the other accused can oppose the decision to grant pardon. The Karnataka High Court and the trial court have held that Darshan Thoogudeepa and the other co-accused do not have a legal right to participate in or oppose the pardon proceedings at that stage. According to the court’s position, the co-accused can exercise their relevant rights when the approver gives evidence. This includes the opportunity to cross-examine the witness.
What is the Renukaswamy murder case?
The case relates to the death of 33-year-old Renukaswamy. His body was found near a stormwater drain in Bengaluru in June 2024. According to the allegations Renukaswamy was abducted from Chitradurga before being assaulted and killed. The case also involves allegations concerning offensive messages that Renukaswamy had sent to actor Pavithra Gowda.Darshan Thoogudeepa and several others have been named as accused in the case.Meanwhile, Darshan Thoogudeepa’s latest theatrical release was the Kannada political action thriller ‘The Devil’. The movie received mixed reviews.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing reported by a third-party source. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.
