The Supreme Court has directed the Bengaluru trial court to expedite the Renukaswamy murder case involving actor Darshan and others, noting the trial’s progress is “very slow.” The apex court pointed out that charge framing occurred on November 3, 2025 and that in seven months only 10 witnesses have been examined. With the prosecution aiming to examine around 60 priority witnesses, the SC warned that if substantial progress doesn’t occur in one year, it will intervene. It also ordered Karnataka to ensure full undertrial amenities.
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