{
  "id": 247703,
  "title": "3 seek to turn approver in Renukaswamy murder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/3-seek-to-turn-approver-in-renukaswamy-murder",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T03:28:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/3-seek-to-turn-approver-in-renukaswamy-murder-101786043210418.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three individuals involved in the Renukaswamy murder case have submitted petitions to a Bengaluru court seeking approval as prosecution witnesses, which could bolster the prosecution's case if granted. Pradosh Rao, Vinay Raghavendra, and Ravi Shankar, whose lawyers informed the court of their intentions, argued that their statements would aid the prosecution if allowed. The 59th Additional City Civil and Sessions Court postponed its ruling until August 10 to consider the objections raised by the co-accused. The applications represented the first attempt by multiple accused to seek pardon during the trial. Pradosh's lawyer, Diwakar R, requested the court to grant his client's pardon under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and ensure his safety during the transition to testifying. The prosecution, however, insisted any pardon should be conditional on the applicant's full disclosure of all facts related to the case. Darshan's lawyer, Hashmat Pasha, argued against the plea, stating that an accused could not be pardoned merely because they are willing to testify, as they must present their case. The case pertains to the murder of Renukaswamy on June 8, 2024, and police arrested 17 accused, including Darshan and actress Pavithra Gowda, on June 11.",
  "summary": "Bengaluru: Three accused in the Renukaswamy murder case have approached a Bengaluru sessions court seeking to turn approvers, a move that could strengthen the prosecution’s case if they are allowed to testify against the remaining accused, including Kannada actor Darshan, people aware of the matter said",
  "key_points": [
    "Three individuals seek approval as prosecution witnesses in Renukaswamy murder case.",
    "Pradosh Rao, Vinay Raghavendra, and Ravi Shankar submitted petitions to Bengaluru court.",
    "Court postponed ruling until August 10 to consider objections from co-accused."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Allowing the accused to turn approver could significantly strengthen the prosecution's case, but also introduces uncertainty around their credibility and the conditions under which they will testify.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}