A Bengaluru court has placed four officials from RCB and an event firm in 14-day custody related to a stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which killed 11 people and injured 56. The incident occurred during a celebration for RCB’s IPL victory, prompting investigations into safety measures for large events.
Kannada actor Darshan, currently out on bail for a fan murder case, has requested court approval to travel abroad to Dubai and Europe. Prosecutors oppose this, fearing he may not return. The ongoing legal proceedings involve his relationship disputes leading to the murder, and additional charges have recently been filed against him.
Lathika Pai has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft India, alleging she was coerced into resigning. The Delhi High Court redirected her case to Bengaluru, citing jurisdictional issues. Pai claims her resignation was forced and detrimental to her reputation, emphasizing concerns about workplace ethics and employee rights in corporate settings.
A Bengaluru Special Court dismissed a complaint against CM Siddaramaiah and Minister K J George, which alleged a Rs 68 crore loss to BBMP due to their actions from 2015 to 2017. The court found the allegations baseless, lacking evidence, and described them as vague, suggesting the complaint was politically motivated.
Today, On 7th March, Actress Ranya Rao remanded to three-day custody by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in connection with a gold smuggling case. The investigation revolves around an alleged smuggling network operating in Bengaluru. Authorities are probing her role in facilitating illegal gold imports. The case has drawn significant attention due to its high-profile nature.
Today, On 4th December, Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru techie, tragically died by suicide, leading to an abetment case against his wife, Nikita Singhania, her mother, Nisha Singhania, and brother, Anurag Singhania. The trio approached a sessions court in Bengaluru and were granted bail. The case involves allegations linked to Subhash’s death. Further investigation and legal proceedings are underway.
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Today, On 28th August A Bengaluru court extended the judicial custody of Kannada actor Darshan, along with his friend Pavithra Gowda and 15 others, in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. The extension, now until September 9, was ordered due to concerns that granting bail could result in witness intimidation, potentially compromising the investigation. The court emphasized the need to protect the integrity of the case by ensuring that all witnesses remain uninfluenced during the ongoing legal proceedings. This decision underscores the seriousness of the charges and the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the case.
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Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has been summoned to appear in court on July 15 in connection with a POCSO Act case, accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl. The summons followed a chargesheet filed by the Karnataka Police’s CID on June 27. The case was registered based on a complaint filed by the victim’s mother, who has since passed away.
A Bengaluru court today denied bail to former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in a sex tapes case, citing the addition of rape charges under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code. Revanna, arrested on charges of rape and sexual abuse against multiple women, faces multiple sexual assault allegations, including sharing explicit videos. His father, HD Revanna, also faced similar charges recently.