Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Darshan's Murder Trial Update: Actor Seeks Blanket, Prosecution Pushes for Evidence Marking
Actor Darshan, currently in jail, asked the court for an extra blanket because he's cold and can't sleep.
The prosecution wants to speed up the trial by marking undisputed evidence.
Darshan's lawyer will argue about this on December 3.
After that, the court will hear from witnesses.
There are many pieces of evidence, and the trial is happening in Bengaluru.
Darshan requests additional blanket due to cold in prison
Prosecution submits petition to mark undisputed evidence in fan murder case
Arguments to be presented by Darshan's counsel on December 3
Witness examination to begin after evidence marking
Over 200 pieces of evidence, with around 10 undisputed
- Who
- Kannada superstar Darshan, his partner Pavithra Gowda, and others
- What
- Fan murder case and Darshan's blanket request
- When
- June 8, 2024 (murder), November 24, 2024 (trial update)
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- Dispute over a secret live-in relationship and cold prison conditions
Prosecution
Defense (Darshan's Counsel)
Marking Evidence
Prosecution
Prosecution wants to mark undisputed evidence to expedite trial
Defense (Darshan's Counsel)
Darshan's counsel to argue on December 3
Blanket Request
Prosecution
Darshan requests additional blanket due to cold
Defense (Darshan's Counsel)
Prison authorities initially refused, but judge directed them to provide one
- Victim
- Renukaswamy
- Date of Murder
- June 8, 2024
- Location of Murder
- Bengaluru
- Number of Accused
- 16
- Trial Court
- CCH-57 court, Bengaluru
- Total Evidence
- Over 200 pieces
- Undisputed Evidence
- Around 10
