Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Court defers approver Pradosh’s statement in Renukaswamy murder case
A court in Bengaluru was supposed to record Pradosh’s statement in a murder case.
Pradosh is an accused person who has been allowed to become an approver, meaning he may give evidence for the prosecution.
The court delayed this work until September 7.
The delay happened because the Karnataka High Court has not yet decided actor Darshan’s challenge.
Darshan argues that Pradosh should not have been given approver status.
Prosecutors say Pradosh’s information could help explain what happened.
The case concerns the death of Renukaswamy in June 2024.
Pradosh was taken back to prison after signing documents and completing formalities.
A Bengaluru court postponed recording accused Pradosh’s statement until September 7.
Pradosh was brought from prison and completed required court formalities.
The adjournment followed a pending Karnataka High Court order on Darshan’s petition.
Darshan is challenging Pradosh’s approval as a prosecution witness and seeking a stay.
Pradosh’s testimony is considered significant to the prosecution’s case against other accused.
- Who
- Pradosh, the 14th accused and proposed approver; actor Darshan is challenging his approver status.
- What
- A Bengaluru court deferred recording Pradosh’s statement to September 7.
- When
- The proceedings were postponed on Wednesday; Pradosh received conditional pardon on August 25.
- Where
- The 59th City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- The court was awaiting the Karnataka High Court’s order on Darshan’s petition.
Prosecution position
Darshan’s challenge
Pradosh’s approver status
Prosecution position
The trial court accepted Pradosh’s petition, granted him conditional pardon, and summoned him to testify.
Darshan’s challenge
Darshan is challenging the decision, arguing that its legal and procedural grounds require scrutiny.
Importance of the statement
Prosecution position
Prosecutors consider Pradosh’s insider testimony significant to the case against the other accused.
Darshan’s challenge
Darshan has sought a stay on the trial court’s decision while his petition is considered.
- Next hearing
- September 7
- Accused witness
- Pradosh is accused No. 14 and is being treated as an approver.
- Court
- 59th City Civil and Sessions Court, Bengaluru
- High Court petition
- Darshan has challenged the decision granting Pradosh approver status and sought a stay.
- Conditional pardon
- The trial court granted Pradosh conditional pardon on August 25.
- Victim
- Renukaswamy, 33, was found dead in Bengaluru after his abduction in June 2024.
- Prosecution significance
- Pradosh’s expected testimony may address events, disposal of evidence, and alleged roles of co-accused.