Renukaswamy Case: Court orders TV facility for Pavithra Gowda in jail

In the Chitradurga Renukaswamy murder case, the court directs prison authorities to provide basic facilities to accused Pavithra Gowda; witness examination continues at the 64th CCH court.

In a significant development in the Chitradurga Renukaswamy case, the court has ordered the installation of a television inside the jail cell where accused number one, Pavithra Gowda, is lodged. Following this direction, a television has now been provided in her cell, similar to the facility earlier extended to actor Darshan.

Pavithra Gowda had submitted a petition seeking access to basic amenities while in judicial custody. Her plea requested permission to use a television, newspapers, library books, a radio, and facilities for meditation inside the prison. After considering the request, the court instructed jail authorities to provide a television, newspapers, and library books, subject to availability.

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The order makes it clear that these facilities are to be provided in accordance with prison rules and only if such provisions are available within the jail premises. Prison officials have been directed to ensure compliance with the court’s instructions.

Meanwhile, the trial in the Renukaswamy case is progressing at the 64th CCH court in Bengaluru. Witness examination began on Wednesday, and proceedings are continuing. Pavithra Gowda’s counsel, advocate Balan, is scheduled to cross-examine Renukaswamy’s parents at around 12 noon.

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Subsequently, senior advocate C.V. Nagesh is expected to conduct the examination of Renukaswamy’s mother as part of the ongoing trial. During the court proceedings, accused Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, and other members of the gang will be produced before the court through video conferencing from jail.