Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Renukaswamy Murder Case: Co-Accused Granted Pardon as Approver
A court in Bengaluru has allowed one accused person to become an approver in the murder case.
The accused is Pradhosh Rao, who is listed as accused No.
14.
He asked for pardon so he could give a full and truthful account of what happened.
Prosecutors supported his request.
They said some witnesses might not fully support their version of the case.
The judge questioned Rao three times to make sure he understood his choice.
Rao must stay in custody while the trial continues.
If he lies or hides important facts, he can again be treated as an accused person.
A Bengaluru court granted pardon to accused No. 14, Pradhosh Rao, in the Renukaswamy murder case.
Rao sought pardon on August 5 in exchange for a full and true disclosure.
The prosecution supported his application, citing concerns about witness testimony in the case.
The court questioned Rao three times before determining that his decision was voluntary.
Rao must remain in custody and may be re-arraigned if he gives false evidence or conceals material facts.
- Who
- Pradhosh Rao, accused No. 14, was granted pardon; actor Darshan Thoogudeepa remains jailed in the case.
- What
- A Bengaluru court admitted Rao as an approver in the Renukaswamy murder case.
- When
- The court granted the plea on a Wednesday; Rao filed his application on August 5.
- Where
- A court in Bengaluru.
- Why
- Rao sought pardon in exchange for making a full and true disclosure in the case.
- Case
- Renukaswamy murder case
- Accused granted pardon
- Pradhosh Rao, accused No. 14
- Application date
- August 5
- Court location
- Bengaluru
- Prosecution position
- Supported Rao’s application
- Court safeguards
- Rao was questioned three times about whether his decision was voluntary
- Conditions
- He must remain in custody and may be re-arraigned for false evidence or suppressed material facts