Kannada actor Darshan's absence in Renukaswamy murder case hearing draws sharp criticism

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's absence during a scheduled hearing in the Renukaswamy murder case drew a sharp rebuke from the City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru on Monday. Darshan’s legal counsel that the actor could not appear due to severe back pain to which the court expressed displeasure. The chief judge reiterated that personal appearance was compulsory for all accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, rejecting the notion that high-profile individuals could seek exemptions without valid legal justification.

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