Mon Oct 14 11:44:06 UTC 2024: ## Actor Darshan’s Bail Verdict Reserved in Bengaluru Murder Case

**Bengaluru, October 8 (ANI):** The Bengaluru Sessions Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on actor Darshan’s bail petition in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. The court will deliver its decision on October 9.

The hearing saw arguments presented by attorneys representing other accused, including Pavithra Gowda, who is also implicated in the case. While Darshan’s legal team did not make submissions during this session, Special government prosecutor P Prasannakumar presented his arguments.

This case involves the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy from Chitradurga, whose body was found in Kamakshipalya, Bengaluru, on June 9.

Darshan, who was arrested in September, had filed his bail application on September 21. The 57th Magistrate Court in Bengaluru previously adjourned the bail hearing for Darshan until September 27 and for Gowda until September 25.

Previously, two other defendants, Nikhil Naik and Karthik, were granted bail by the Sessions Court, while a third defendant, Keshava Murthy, was granted bail by the High Court on September 23.

In September, Bengaluru police submitted a comprehensive charge sheet containing 3,991 pages against 17 individuals involved in the case, including Darshan and Gowda. The charge sheet, submitted to the 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court, is reported to comprise seven volumes and ten files.

Police Commissioner B. Dayananda confirmed that the charge sheet was meticulously prepared following an extensive investigation.

Darshan’s situation has attracted significant media attention after a controversial photograph surfaced depicting him socializing with known offenders in the Parappana Agrahara Central Jail. This incident prompted the Karnataka government to suspend seven prison officials due to allegations of preferential treatment.

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda stated, “If this person is being given extra privileges, it is wrong. Officers who have facilitated such privileges should be held accountable, and action should be taken against them.”

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