Pradosh S Rao (L); Darshan Thoogudeepa (R)
Meanwhile, Darshan’s counsel told the court that Pradosh was accused of calling his wife using another prisoner’s ID. However, Pradosh, appearing through video conference, told the court that he was unaware of the ID used. Special public prosecutor (SPP) Prasanna P Kumar contended, “Mother of the victim giving conflicting answers in her cross-examination and one witness whose statement was recorded by magistrate also has not fully supported the case of the prosecution. The evidence of approver is necessary to secure the ends of justice. The high court partially allowed the petition and remitted the matter back to the CCH trial court to pass a fresh order on the pardon application. Prison officials allow inmates to call family members or advocates through specific IDs.
One of the prime suspects, Darshan, had earlier challenged the order before the Karnataka high court.
BENGALURU: The city civil and sessions court (CCH-59) on Wednesday allowed an application filed by co-accused Pradosh S Rao seeking tender of pardon to turn approver in the Renukaswamy murder case.