Bengaluru: The hearing in the Renukaswamy murder case, in which Pradosh has turned an approver (pardon witness), commenced at the Bengaluru CCH-59 Special Court on Tuesday. Darshan and Pavithra Gowda appeared before the court via video conferencing, while the other accused, including Nagaraj, Lakshman, Anukumar, and Jagadish, were present during the proceedings.
During the hearing, senior advocate Hashmath Pasha, representing Darshan, objected to discussions involving Pradosh’s lawyer. He argued that since Pradosh is no longer an accused and has become a prosecution witness after being granted pardon, he is not entitled to appoint a defence lawyer.
Meanwhile, counsel for the accused strongly objected to the alleged recording of the court proceedings and the circulation of screen recordings on social media. Taking serious note of the issue, the Bengaluru CCH-59 Special Court issued a strict directive prohibiting the recording of court proceedings, including screen recordings, and the sharing of such content on social media or any other platform.
The court emphasized that the proceedings are being conducted in camera, meaning they are confidential and closed to the public. It stated that any unauthorized recording, distribution, or publication of the proceedings would be treated as a serious violation.
The court further warned that strict legal action would be initiated against anyone found recording or circulating videos of the confidential proceedings, stressing the need to protect the privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of the judicial process.
