The record
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- The Karnataka High Court has allowed actor Darshan to appear in person in the Renukaswamy murder trial, but only for the cross-examination of key witnesses.
- Justice V. Srishananda passed the order while disposing of a petition filed by Darshan through his wife Vijayalakshmi.
- Darshan had sought daily physical appearance before the trial court instead of appearing by videoconference from Bengaluru central prison, citing technical glitches and the need to instruct his advocates effectively.
- The court limited the in-person appearance to two or three days, or a couple more if required, covering eight key witnesses named by Darshan's counsel, and directed prison authorities to ensure adequate security.
- Darshan, accused number 2, faces trial along with Pavithra Gowda and 15 others for the abduction, torture, and murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan from Chitradurga.
What to watch next
- The trial court fixing two to three consecutive dates for cross-examination of the eight key witnesses in consultation with the Special Public Prosecutor and defence counsel.
- Whether the trial court allows similar in-person appearance requests from other accused in the case.
- How the cross-examination of key witnesses proceeds and its impact on the trial.
Why it matters3
Who is affected first and what likely follows, with a direction and a horizon. Extracted from the reports, never invented.
- Darshan (actor and defendant) in person court access granted· immediate
- Renukaswamy murder trial witness cross examination advances· days
- Karnataka judiciary ruling may guide in custody participation· longer
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Named India · Bengaluru Central Prison · Chitradurga · Renukaswamy · Darshan · High Court of Karnataka · Pavithra Gowda · Vijayalakshmi · V. Srishananda
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