Today, On 10th September, The Karnataka High Court issued an order preventing media outlets from airing, printing, publishing, or broadcasting any details related to the charge sheet in the case involving Darshan, who is accused in the murder of Renukaswamy. This move aimed at ensuring a fair trial by limiting public exposure to case-sensitive information before it is presented in court.
Bangalore: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday imposed restrictions on the media, barring them from “airing, printing, publishing, and broadcasting” any details of the charge sheet submitted by the Bengaluru police against Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case.
This restriction will remain in effect until the next court hearing.
On Monday, a Bengaluru court extended the judicial custody of Darshan, his friend Pavithra Gowda, and others involved in the case until September 12.
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All 17 accused, including Darshan and Pavithra, presented before the 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court via video conferencing from various prisons across the state, as their previous custody ended on that day. Last week, the police filed a 3,991-page preliminary chargesheet with the court.
Meanwhile, the victim Renukaswamy’s parents expressed deep anguish after a disturbing photograph of their son surfaced on social media. The image reportedly shows Renukaswamy shirtless and pleading for mercy, with visible injury marks on his body, before he allegedly murdered. His parents labelled the accused, including Darshan, as “monsters” for allegedly torturing their son to death.
Renukaswamy’s father, Kashinath S Shivanagoudru, also mentioned that the situation has severely impacted their pregnant daughter-in-law.
Darshan apprehended on June 11 for his alleged involvement in the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy. Renukaswamy, a fan of Darshan, had reportedly sent inappropriate messages to Darshan’s co-star and friend, Pavithra Gowda, who also arrested in connection with the case.
The messages allegedly infuriated the actor, leading him to enlist a member of his fan club to carry out the murder, according to sources.
Sources further revealed that Raghavendra, a member of Darshan’s fan club, enticed Renukaswamy to a shed in RR Nagar under the guise of arranging a meeting with the actor. It was there that Renukaswamy allegedly tortured and killed.
Several of the accused, while in police custody, have confessed that Darshan paid Rs 30 lakh to have Renukaswamy killed, dispose of the body, and destroy evidence. They also reportedly compensated to surrender and take the blame for the murder, according to the investigation report.
The autopsy revealed that Renukaswamy suffered a brutal attack with wooden clubs, leading to his death “due to shock and haemorrhage resulting from multiple blunt injuries.” The post-mortem also noted that Renukaswamy was kicked, causing a ruptured testicle.
Additionally, the autopsy indicated that Renukaswamy was subjected to electric shocks before his death. Details of this alleged torture emerged during the interrogation of an accomplice, according to sources.
Seventeen individuals stand accused in this murder case.
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Police seized slippers, clothing, materials, and various documents related to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who also implicated in the murder, from Pavithra’s residence. It is alleged that Dhanaraj, also known as Raja, a member of Darshan’s group and the ninth accused in the case, administered electric shocks to Renukaswamy. The police recovered an ‘Electric Shock Torch’ from Dhanaraj’s home.
This high-profile case continues to unfold, promising further revelations and legal battles in the coming weeks. The judicial custody of Darshan Thoogudeepa marks a crucial phase in the ongoing investigation, with all eyes on the upcoming court proceedings.
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