Renukaswamy murder: New evidence deepens actor Darshan's legal woes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Renukaswamy murder: New evidence deepens actor Darshan's legal woes

India Today  

The Renukaswamy murder case has taken a critical turn as an additional charge sheet against prime accused actor Darshan and his associates was finalised and is set to be filed in court today. The charge sheet reportedly incorporates over 20 pieces of evidence, including forensic reports from the Forensic Science Laboratory. Meanwhile, a single-judge bench led by Justice Vishwajit Shetty of the Karnataka High Court heard the regular bail pleas of Darshan, Pavitra Gowda, and six other accused on Thursday. On November 19, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda announced that an appeal will be filed in the Supreme Court soon, challenging the interim bail granted to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case.

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Renukaswamy Murder case: Karnataka High Court grants bail to Darshan Thoogudeepa, Pavitra Gowda and others
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Renukaswamy Murder case: Karnataka High Court grants bail to Darshan Thoogudeepa, Pavitra Gowda and others

Live Mint  

Renukaswamy Murder case: Karnataka High Court on Friday granted regular bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa Srinivas, Pavitra Gowda and seven other arrested co-accused in the Renukaswamy murder case. Subsequent investigations implicated actor Darshan, his associate Pavithra Gowda, and 15 others. Pavithra allegedly instigated Darshan to punish Renukaswamy, and the plan was consequently hatched and executed, according to media reports. …

Renukaswamy murder case: Actor Darshan to undergo spinal surgery on December 11
1 month ago

Renukaswamy murder case: Actor Darshan to undergo spinal surgery on December 11

India Today  

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is scheduled to undergo spinal surgery on December 11, according to a detailed medical report submitted to the Karnataka High Court. Dr Naveen confirmed that the report, dated December 2 and December 5, had been shared with the actor's family upon their request, ensuring full transparency regarding the treatment plan. Darshan, who has been in the …

Renukaswamy 'menace to society', actor Darshan tells High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Renukaswamy 'menace to society', actor Darshan tells High Court

The Hindu  

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, argued before the Karnataka High Court that the deceased was a “menace to society.” Senior Advocate C.V. Nagesh, representing Mr. Darshan, made the statement during a hearing seeking bail for the jailed actor on Tuesday. Furthermore, Mr. Nagesh refuted claims that Renukaswamy had been abducted on Mr. …

Darshan was falsely implicated, says actor’s lawyer
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Darshan was falsely implicated, says actor’s lawyer

The Hindu  

The police have falsely implicated actor Darshan with concocted panchnamas against him to show that certain objects used to torture the victim, Renukasway, were recovered at his behest, his advocate argued before the High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday while seeking the actor’s enlargement on regular bail. Senior Advocate C.V. Nagesh claimed that though the police were aware of the …

Renukaswamy Was A Menace To Orderly Society: Actor Darshan Argues In Karnataka High Court For Bail
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Renukaswamy Was A Menace To Orderly Society: Actor Darshan Argues In Karnataka High Court For Bail

Live Law  

While seeking bail in the Renukaswamy Murder case, Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa Srinivas on Tuesday argued in the Karnataka High Court that the deceased was a "menace to the orderly society" as he would send vulgar messages. Prima facie if Milord accepts this statement, it does not disclose that the deceased was not removed from Chitradurga by force or deceit.” …

Renukaswamy murder: 1,300-page chargesheet with pictures shows Darshan at scene
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Renukaswamy murder: 1,300-page chargesheet with pictures shows Darshan at scene

India Today  

The Bengaluru police on Saturday filed a comprehensive 1,300-page supplementary chargesheet in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case, which implicates actor Darshan and his associates. During the investigation, police uncovered significant evidence linking the accused to the crime scene, including photographs retrieved from a witness’s mobile phone. RENUKASWAMY MURDER CASE A 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan of the actor, had sent obscene …

1,300-page additional chargesheet filed in Renukaswamy murder case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

1,300-page additional chargesheet filed in Renukaswamy murder case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Kamakshipalya police investigating the kidnap and murder case of 33-year-old Renukaswamy from Chitradurga have submitted an additional chargesheet of 1300 pages to a local court. Vijaynagar sub-division Assistant Commissioner of Police Chandan Kumar submitted the additional chargesheet containing reports from Forensic Science Laboratory and digital evidence from the mobile phones of the accused. “The 1300 page additional chargesheet …

Actor Darshan's Bail Plea in Renukaswamy Murder Case Due to Severe Health Issues
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Actor Darshan's Bail Plea in Renukaswamy Murder Case Due to Severe Health Issues

India Today  

Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa seeks bail in the Renukaswamy murder case due to severe health issues. His legal team presents medical reports confirming L1 and L5 back pain, which may require surgery. The bail plea is filed on health grounds, with the court requesting a detailed medical report from jail authorities and opposing the bail request.

Renuka Swamy Murder Case: Judicial Custody of Darshan, Pavithra Gowda and Others Extended
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Renuka Swamy Murder Case: Judicial Custody of Darshan, Pavithra Gowda and Others Extended

News 18  

A Bengaluru court on Friday extended the judicial custody of jailed Kannada superstar Darshan, his partner Pavithra Gowda and 15 other accused in the fan murder case till September 17. The Bengaluru Police recently submitted a 3,991-page charge sheet to the court against Darshan, his partner, and 15 other accused in connection with the kidnap and murder of his fan …

Renukaswamy Murder Case: Karnataka High Court restrains media from publishing chargesheet details
4 months ago

Renukaswamy Murder Case: Karnataka High Court restrains media from publishing chargesheet details

The Hindu  

The Karnataka High Court on September 10, 2024, issued an ex-parte interim order barring media outlets from broadcasting, printing, or publishing any information from the chargesheet against Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is accused along with 16 others in the Renukaswamy murder case. HC refers to 2010 SC ruling The High Court noted that despite an injunction issued by a …

Darshan's Judicial Custody EXTENDED After Kannada Star Admitted Assaulting Renuka Swamy
4 months ago

Darshan's Judicial Custody EXTENDED After Kannada Star Admitted Assaulting Renuka Swamy

News 18  

A Bengaluru court on Monday extended the judicial custody of Kannada superstar Darshan, his partner Pavithra Gowda, and the 15 other accused in the fan murder case to September 12. Darshan was produced before the 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate from Ballary prison, while his partner and prime accused in the case Pavithra Gowda was produced from Bengaluru Central Prison …

Renukaswamy Murder Case Update: Chargesheet Confirms Live-In Relationship Of Darshan With Pavithra Gowda
4 months ago

Renukaswamy Murder Case Update: Chargesheet Confirms Live-In Relationship Of Darshan With Pavithra Gowda

News 18  

The investigation into the Renukaswamy murder case has reached its final stage, and the police have also submitted a charge sheet to the court. But I was in a live-in relationship.’ It is said that the relationship between Darshan and Pavitra Gowda has also been mentioned in the charge sheet. On Thursday, the Bengaluru Police filed a 3,991-page chargesheet in …

Pic of Renukaswamy pleading for life goes viral
4 months ago

Pic of Renukaswamy pleading for life goes viral

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A day after the police submitted a 3,991-page chargesheet to the 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court in connection with Renukaswamy’s murder, three photographs, which are a crucial piece of evidence during the trial, surfaced on Thursday. Of the three photos, two have been reportedly retrieved from the mobile phone of accused V Vinay, owner of Stonny Brook Pub. …

Darshan’s friend key accused in murder case: Charge sheet
4 months ago

Darshan’s friend key accused in murder case: Charge sheet

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Police on Wednesday filed a charge sheet against Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and 16 other people in connection with the murder of his fan Renukaswamy, listing the actor’s friend Pavitra Gowda as the main accused in the sensational case. The 3,991-page charge sheet submitted in a Bengaluru court listed Darshan as the second accused and documented forensic and technical …

Chargesheet against Actor Darshan, others in day or two
4 months, 1 week ago

Chargesheet against Actor Darshan, others in day or two

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Kamakshipalya police investigating the kidnapping and murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy are all set to submit a detailed chargesheet against the 17 accused, including actor Darshan, either on Wednesday or Thursday. As per the findings in the investigation and evidence, the accused will be booked under appropriate sections based on their role in the incident,” Dayananda said. Meanwhile, rowdy-sheeters …

Actor Darshan may be charged this week
4 months, 1 week ago

Actor Darshan may be charged this week

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The police team investigating the Renukaswamy murder case, in which actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his close acquaintance Pavithra gowda along with 15 other accused are arrested, is likely to submit the chargesheet this week. A senior police officer, who is part of the investigation, told TNIE that they are building a watertight chargesheet, which is in its final stages. …

Is murder-accused Kannada actor Darshan getting VIP treatment in jail? Viral photo sparks row
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Is murder-accused Kannada actor Darshan getting VIP treatment in jail? Viral photo sparks row

India TV News  

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is currently lodged in Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, was seen getting VIP treatment inside the jail in a picture that has gone viral on social media. BJP on viral picture The opposition BJP has called on the Home Department minister to clarify whether Parappana Agrahara jail is …

Actor Darshan case: Final report will be submitted to court soon, says top cop
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Actor Darshan case: Final report will be submitted to court soon, says top cop

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda on Friday said the final report in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case in which Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and others are accused will be submitted to the court by the police at the earliest after getting remaining forensic reports. Actor Darshan case: Final report will be submitted to court soon, says top cop A …

Renukaswamy murder case: FSL report out, more trouble for actor Darshan
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Renukaswamy murder case: FSL report out, more trouble for actor Darshan

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The police investigating the Renukaswamy murder case, in which actor Darshan Thoogudeepa was arrested, have received the report from the Forensic Science Laboratory. The forensic report is said to have confirmed the victim’s blood stains on the clothes of six main accused. According to police sources, the findings in the FSL report will bring more trouble for the 47-year-old …

Bengaluru court extends judicial custody of actor Darshan, other accused till August 14
5 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru court extends judicial custody of actor Darshan, other accused till August 14

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of arrested Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, his friend Pavithra Gowda and 15 associates in the Renukaswamy murder case till August 14. The 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court, presided over by Judge Vishwanath C Gowder, issued the order after all the accused persons appeared for the hearing via video conference from …

Actor Darshan and 16 of his associates’ judicial custody extended by court in Renukaswamy murder case till August 1
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Actor Darshan and 16 of his associates’ judicial custody extended by court in Renukaswamy murder case till August 1

The Hindu  

The 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate on Thursday extended the judicial custody of Kannada actor Darshan and 16 of his associates till August 1 in the Renukaswamy murder case. The 17 accused were produced before the court via video conference facility from prisons in Bengaluru and Tumakuru as their custody ended today. The Kamakshipalya police arrested Darshan, Pavithra and the …

Darshan and Pavithra Gowda's Fingerprints Found On Objects Related To Renuka Swamy Murder: Police
6 months ago

Darshan and Pavithra Gowda's Fingerprints Found On Objects Related To Renuka Swamy Murder: Police

News 18  

In a big development in the Renuka Swamy murder case, it has now been reported that over 200 pieces of physical and technical evidence have been collected by the Karnataka police. An official has revealed that some of these objects also have fingerprints of actors Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, who are also among the accused in the case. Darshan is …

Over 200 evidence collected against actor Darshan: Police
6 months ago

Over 200 evidence collected against actor Darshan: Police

Hindustan Times  

Over 200 pieces of physical and technical evidence have been collected in the Renukaswamy murder case, in which actor Darshan is the prime accused, a senior police officer said on Monday. The police have collected over 200 pieces of physical and technical evidence against Darshan, actress Pavithra and others in the Renukaswamy murder case. The officer said that matching fingerprints …

Actor Darshan case: Chargesheet to be filed after collecting evidence in Renukaswamy murder
6 months ago

Actor Darshan case: Chargesheet to be filed after collecting evidence in Renukaswamy murder

Hindustan Times  

A chargesheet in the Renukaswamy murder case, in which Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, his friend Pavithra Gowda and 15 others are accused, would be filed after gathering sufficient evidence, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Monday. Actor Darshan case: Chargesheet to be filed after collecting evidence All the accused are currently under judicial custody till July 18. According to …

Film chamber approached with Darshan alleged murder case-related film titles like D-Gang and Khaidi No 6106: Report
6 months, 1 week ago

Film chamber approached with Darshan alleged murder case-related film titles like D-Gang and Khaidi No 6106: Report

Hindustan Times  

Even as Kannada actor Darshan spends time in jail for the alleged murder of Renukaswamy, filmmakers are rushing to the film chamber to register case-related titles. Darshan murder case-related titles D-Gang, Pattanagere Shed, and Khaidi No 6106 were among the titles sought approval for. D-Gang is a derivation of Darshan’s moniker D-Boss, Pattanagere shed is where the alleged murder took …

Renukaswamy murder case: Karnataka police to ask I-T to join probe over involvement of ₹78 lakh
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Renukaswamy murder case: Karnataka police to ask I-T to join probe over involvement of ₹78 lakh

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka police have decided to ask the Income Tax department to join the investigation into Renukaswamy murder case in view of the alleged involvement of about ₹78 lakh in the execution of the crime. Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, being brought to the crime scene for investigation, in Bengaluru. READ | Prajwal Revanna’s brother …

Renukaswamy murder case: Court extends Darshan Thoogudeepa's remand, to remain in judicial custody till July 4
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Renukaswamy murder case: Court extends Darshan Thoogudeepa's remand, to remain in judicial custody till July 4

India TV News  

Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has been sent to judicial custody in the Renukaswamy murder case. Today, on Saturday, June 22, actor Darshan and other people accused in this murder case were produced by the police from Annapurneshwari Nagar police station in a Bengaluru court. Four other accomplices were also sent into custody A Bengaluru court on Saturday sent Kannada …

Renukaswamy murder case: Cops get two more days to grill Darshan
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Renukaswamy murder case: Cops get two more days to grill Darshan

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The police custody of actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, accused number 2 in the Renukaswamy murder case, has been extended by two days on Thursday. Three other accused — D Dhanaraj alias Raju, accused number 9, from RR Nagar; V Vinay, accused number 10 from RR Nagar, and S Pradush, accused number 14 from JP Road in Girinagar — will also …

Renukaswamy murder case: Police claim Darshan is not cooperating with probe
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Renukaswamy murder case: Police claim Darshan is not cooperating with probe

The Hindu  

Claiming that actor Darshan and three other key accused in the Renukaswamy murder case were not cooperating with the investigation and were hiding facts, the police sought and got their custody extended by two more days on Thursday. In the remand application made by the Kamakshipalya police on Thursday, they alleged that Darshan, V. Vinay, Pradosh, and Dhanraj were not …

Darshan case: Renukaswamy died due to shock and haemorrhage, says post-mortem report
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Darshan case: Renukaswamy died due to shock and haemorrhage, says post-mortem report

The Hindu  

The post-mortem report of Renukaswamy, who was allegedly murdered by actor Darshan and his associates, has concluded that “the death is due to shock and haemorrhage as a result of multiple blunt injuries”, according to documents obtained by The Hindu. The deceased reportedly lost consciousness after this and was shifted indoors into a room in the shed, where the accused …

Kannada film industry reacts to Darshan case
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kannada film industry reacts to Darshan case

New Indian Express  

“In the case involving a public figure, the police should regularly make the video footage of the trial of the case public. Doing so, Renukaswamy’s family, people, media and Darshan’s fans will not have any confusions and people will have more respect towards the police and the media” Upendra said. Actor Sudeep, without taking the name of Darshan, on Sunday …

Renukaswamy murder case: Not Pavithra, Vijayalakshmi is the only legally wedded wife of Darshan, says Advocate
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Renukaswamy murder case: Not Pavithra, Vijayalakshmi is the only legally wedded wife of Darshan, says Advocate

New Indian Express  

Darshan was taken to his RR Nagar residence by the police on Friday night for a spot mazhar. Vinay and Keshavamurthy, accused in the murder case, were also taken to the former’s residence at Banashankari 6th Stage for a spot mazhar on Saturday. Meanwhile, police resorted to a mild lathicharge to disperse Darshan’s fans who gathered in front of Annapoorneshwari …

Renukaswamy murder case: Court extends police custody of actor Darshan, associates by five more days
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Renukaswamy murder case: Court extends police custody of actor Darshan, associates by five more days

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru court on Saturday extended the police custody of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa along with his friend Pavithra Gowda and eleven others, who are accused in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, by five more days. However, the investigation team requested the court that crucial evidence and equipment used to torture the deceased needs to be recovered and hence …

Three more held in Renukaswamy murder case
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Three more held in Renukaswamy murder case

The Hindu  

The city police have arrested three more people in the Renukaswamy murder case, in which Kannada film actor Darshan has been arrested, after the trio surrendered before the police in Chitradurga. Anil Kumar and Jagadeesh accompanied Raghavendra and brought Renukaswamy to Bengaluru, where he was allegedly tortured and killed by a gang, including Darshan and his close friend Pavithra Gowda. …

Renukaswamy murder: BJP demands a fair probe
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Renukaswamy murder: BJP demands a fair probe

The Hindu  

The BJP on Thursday demanded a fair inquiry into the alleged murder case involving actor Darshan, and suspected the motives behind clamping down prohibitory orders around the police station where the accused have been lodged and covering up the station premises with pandal. Addressing separate press conferences in Bengaluru, BJP State general secretary P. Rajeev and Leader of the Opposition …

Kannada actor Darshan case: Key accused in Renukaswamy murder case may become approver
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Kannada actor Darshan case: Key accused in Renukaswamy murder case may become approver

The Hindu  

One of the key accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, in which actor Darshan and his friend Pavithra Gowda have been arrested, has reportedly confessed to the crime and is reportedly prepared to become an approver. Deepak was in the shed, the scene of the crime, when Renukaswamy was killed, and he later distributed ₹5 lakh each to the four …

Darshan’s aides beat up victim till he lost consciousness: Cops
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Darshan’s aides beat up victim till he lost consciousness: Cops

Hindustan Times  

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa whipped 33-year-old Renukaswamy with a belt till he lost consciousness, before his associates beat his limp body with a stick and then flung him against a wall on June 8, eventually killing him, investigators said on Wednesday, revealing chilling details about the murder that led to police arresting the star and his long-term partner Pavithra Gowda …

Police are free to act as per law in Darshan murder case: Minister
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Police are free to act as per law in Darshan murder case: Minister

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara said on Wednesday that the police has been granted full authority to act according to the law against Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his associates, following their arrest in connection with a murder case. So no one should take the law into their hands.” The case revolves around the alleged murder of Renukaswamy, whose body …

Police take Darshan and his associates for spot inspection
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Police take Darshan and his associates for spot inspection

The Hindu  

A day after film star Darshan and his 12 associates were taken into six-day custody, the police on June 12 took the accused to the Pattanagere shed, where 33-year-old Renukaswamy was tortured to death on June 8, for spot inspection. Earlier, the police had seized the two cars, including the red SUV used by Darshan, to allegedly visit the shed. …

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