Prosecution Accuses Actor Darshan and Co-defendants of Delaying Renukaswamy Murder Trial Despite Supreme Court Orders

Oct 27, 2025 02:09 pm CST

The prosecution in the Renukaswamy murder case alleges that Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, Pavitra Gowda, and five other accused are deliberately delaying trial proceedings through multiple petitions despite Supreme Court directives for expeditious completion. The case involves the abduction and murder of Renukaswamy, a fan, in June 2024, with recent disputes arising over prison facilities provided to the actor.