IndiaThree individuals involved in the Renukaswamy murder case have applied to the Bengaluru sessions court to become 'approvers,' meaning they would testify against other accused, including actor Darshan. Their legal representatives stated their willingness to serve as prosecution witnesses. The court has postponed its decision until August 10 to review the applications. Legal arguments suggest that the process under Section 306 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) requires the court to determine if pardon should be granted before allowing testimony. The prosecution emphasized that any pardon should be conditional on full disclosure of case-related facts. Darshan's lawyer opposed the applications, arguing that the defense was not provided copies of the applications beforehand and that mercy cannot be granted solely based on a willingness to testify.
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