Bengaluru: The trial court hearing the sensational fan murder case on Friday adjourned till November 3 the process of framing charges against jailed Kannada superstar Darshan, his partner Pavitra Gowda and others.
The court issued the order after considering the plea of ​​Darshan’s lawyer, who argued that the actor needs to be informed about the process of framing charges.
Darshan’s lawyer Sunil told the court that his client was not properly informed about the process of framing charges.
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He said that if Darshan agreed to the charges without providing adequate information, it could lead to legal complications in the future. So he requested the court to fix another date for framing of charges.
The court directed the lawyer to meet Darshan in jail and brief him about the case. It also noted the absence of two accused and warned that if they failed to appear, warrants would be issued against them, as presence of all the accused is mandatory during framing of charges.
Darshan, his associate Pavitra Gowda and other accused were produced in the court through video conferencing on Friday.
The court has adjourned the hearing till November 3.
Once charges are framed, the court will begin the hearing and examine witnesses. After this process is completed, the court will give its decision.
Darshan, Pavitra Gowda and 15 others were arrested on June 11, 2024 for the kidnapping and brutal murder of Renukaswamy, a fan from Chitradurga. Renukaswamy allegedly sent abusive and obscene messages to Pavitra Gowda, which enraged Darshan.
The actor was shifted to Ballari jail after pictures of his alleged “royal behaviour” surfaced in Bengaluru Central Jail. At present there are three FIRs against him related to the case. The police also filed a 3,991-page chargesheet along with an additional chargesheet in the court on September 4, 2024.
Darshan was released from jail on October 30, 2024, after spending 131 days in custody. Following an appeal by the Karnataka Police, the Supreme Court canceled the bail and Darshan, his associate Pavitra Gowda and others were re-arrested.
Sources said Pavitra Gowda competed with Darshan’s wife Vijayalakshmi over jewelery and luxury cars. She had reportedly pressured Darshan to make a public appearance with her as she was seen with his wife.
Pavitra Gowda and Vijayalakshmi also had an argument on social media, due to which Darshan’s fans took sides and attacked a woman. According to police findings, Renukaswamy, who supported Vijayalakshmi, criticized Pavithra Gowda and sent her obscene messages, which ultimately led to her brutal death.