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Pavithra Gowda Cries in Court: Lawyer Seeks Opportunity, Will Court Agree?
- •Pavithra Gowda, accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, has filed a bail application, with hearings currently underway.
- •Her lawyer, Narayana Swamy, argued that Pavithra cannot tolerate the torture in jail and has asked for poison.
- •The lawyer stated that jail officials behave very badly and Pavithra fears a severe illness if conditions persist.
- •Narayana Swamy requested an opportunity to submit a letter from Pavithra Gowda, claiming other accused do not face such issues.
- •Pavithra Gowda, participating via video conference, cried before the judge, alleging death threats from a Nigerian-origin accused.
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During her bail application hearing in the 59th CCH Court, Pavithra Gowda cried before the judge over severe jail torture and mistreatment by jail officials. Her lawyer, Narayana Swamy, stated that she cannot tolerate the conditions and requested an opportunity to submit a letter detailing her grievances to the court.
Pavithra Gowda is Accused No. 1 in connection with the 2024 Renukaswamy murder case from Chitradurga. She is currently being held at Parappana Agrahara Jail in Bengaluru.
Pavithra Gowda suffered distress after being placed in a cell with 30 prisoners and subsequently faced death threats from a Nigerian-origin inmate following warnings issued to the inmate by jail officials. Following court instructions, authorities later shifted her to a less populated barrack.
