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Darshan Case: Pardon Witness Application Accepted for Pradosh, Court Imposes 3 Conditions

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News18•25-09-2026, 10:27
Darshan Case: Pardon Witness Application Accepted for Pradosh, Court Imposes 3 Conditions
- •The 14th accused, Pradosh, in the Chitradurga Renukaswamy murder case has turned approver, putting actor Darshan and others in a difficult situation.
- •The 59th Sessions Court accepted Pradosh's application to become a pardon witness, a major blow to Darshan and his associates.
- •The court imposed three conditions on Pradosh to testify as a pardon witness.
- •Pradosh must provide complete information related to the case and remain in judicial custody until the trial concludes.
- •Failure to provide accurate information will result in him remaining in the position of an accused, the court ordered.
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The court imposed three conditions on Pradosh: he must provide complete information regarding the case, remain in judicial custody until the trial concludes, and face reinstatement as an accused if he fails to provide accurate details during the investigation.
Pradosh turning approver deals a major blow to actor Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, and the other co-accused because Pradosh is an eyewitness who will testify against them in court, effectively altering the direction of the entire case.
The 59th Sessions Court accepted the application filed by Pradosh, the 14th accused, allowing him to testify as a pardon witness in the Renukaswamy murder case.





