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Pavithra Gowda Cries in Court, Alleges Jail Harassment; Court Orders Report
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News18•23-09-2026, 08:47
Pavithra Gowda Cries in Court, Alleges Jail Harassment; Court Orders Report
- •Pavithra Gowda, accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, alleges harassment in Parappana Agrahara jail.
- •Her lawyers informed the court that Nigerian inmates are threatening her life in the same barrack.
- •Pavithra reportedly asked for poison, stating she is fed up with the jail system, her lawyers told the court.
- •She requested a separate barrack, and the court instructed jail officials to submit a report before taking action.
- •Darshan has approached the High Court to prevent the recording of the approver's testimony in the murder case.
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During the bail application hearing at the 59th Sessions Court, Pavithra Gowda's lawyers alleged that she faced harassment and death threats from Nigerian inmates in her barrack, and that she was so distressed with the jail system that she asked for a drop of poison.
During a video conference hearing where Pavithra Gowda became emotional and cried, the court instructed jail officials to submit an official report and stated that further action would be taken based on that report.
Darshan filed an application in the High Court seeking a stay to prevent the recording of the approver's testimony until the investigation is complete, challenging a Sessions Court order and raising allegations against the approver Pradush.
