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Renukaswamy murder case approver tells court he faces severe pressure
Pradosh Rao, the accused turned approver in the Renukaswamy murder case, urged a Bengaluru court on Thursday to record his statement immediately, saying he is under severe pressure and co-accused have no…
Pradosh Rao, the accused turned approver in the Renukaswamy murder case, urged a Bengaluru court on Thursday to record his statement immediately, saying he is under severe pressure and co-accused have no right to postpone his examination. He made the submission after actor Darshan sought more time to examine him as a witness, wanting to first appeal the conditional pardon granted on August 25.
The court had granted Pradosh pardon on three conditions: full disclosure of all circumstances within his knowledge, continued custody until trial ends, and reversion to accused status if he conceals anything or gives false evidence. The development follows the Karnataka High Court's August 13 order dismissing Darshan's challenge to the trial court's refusal to let him file objections to the pardon application. The High Court held that a co-accused has no right to be heard at that stage.
The trial continues before the LVIII Additional City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This case highlights a procedural tension in criminal trials: the right of an approver to be heard quickly against the right of other accused to prepare a defence. Under the CrPC, once a pardon is granted, the approver becomes a prosecution witness whose evidence can be crucial. Delaying that testimony can weaken the prosecution's case, especially if the approver faces pressure in custody. The Karnataka High Court has already ruled in the Vinay Kulkarni case that a co-accused cannot block an approver's examination at this stage. The trial court must now decide whether Darshan's pending appeal justifies further delay. The next hearing will set a date for Pradosh's statement.
The next hearing will set a date for Pradosh's statement.
Source: livelaw.in
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