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**Renukaswamy Murder Case: Framing of Charges Delayed as Accused Files Discharge Plea**
**Bengaluru, India – September 25, 2025 (9:26 PM IST)** – The framing of charges in the Renukaswamy murder case has been postponed after one of the accused, Lakshman, filed a discharge application seeking to be cleared of all charges. Lakshman contends he has been wrongly implicated and requested the court to drop the charges against him.
The court has agreed to hear Lakshman’s plea before proceeding with the framing of charges against all the accused.
Meanwhile, actor Darshan, another key suspect in the case, along with other accused, appeared before the court via video conference. Darshan alleged that prison officials were failing to provide basic facilities as mandated by the prison manual, despite previous court orders. Specifically, he stated that he remains confined to a quarantine cell with limited space and inadequate lighting. He also claimed he is being denied his daily walks, a violation of the court’s directives.
The court has acknowledged Darshan’s complaints and has ordered prison officials to appear at the next hearing to explain the alleged discrepancies.
The next hearing is scheduled for next week. The delay adds another layer of complexity to the already high-profile case.
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