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Renukaswamy Case: Yashas Surya Testifies in Favor of Darshan, SPP Seeks Cross-Examination
- •Actors Chikkanna and Yashas Surya appeared before the court as witnesses in the Renukaswamy murder case.
- •Yashas Surya testified in favor of Darshan, leading the SPP to request the court to treat him as a hostile witness.
- •The SPP informed the judge that Yashas had turned partially hostile and sought permission for cross-examination, which the court granted.
- •Yashas recorded his statement regarding the dinner at Stony Brook restaurant, stating they only discussed cinema matters.
- •During the proceedings, actor Chikkanna appeared extremely nervous, prompting the judge to allow him time to relax and resume later.
Key Questions Answered
Yashas Surya testified in favor of actor Darshan regarding a dinner gathering at the Stony Brook restaurant, stating they only discussed cinema matters. Because of his favorable statement, the Special Public Prosecutor requested that he be treated as a hostile witness and sought permission for cross-examination.
The Special Public Prosecutor requested the hostile witness designation because Yashas Surya gave a statement supporting actor Darshan and claimed he was outside and unaware that the accused Pavan had arrived at the Stony Brook restaurant. Consequently, the judge granted permission for cross-examination.
Actor Chikkanna became extremely nervous and stammered while recording his statement before the court. The Special Public Prosecutor consoled him by stating he had not committed any crime, and the judge instructed him to sit and relax for ten minutes.
