Bengaluru: The absence of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa during the hearing in the Renukaswamy murder case drew a sharp rebuke from the City Civil and Sessions Court, here yesterday.
The Court expressed displeasure after being informed by Darshan’s legal counsel that the actor could not appear due to severe back pain. The Judge reiterated that personal appearance was mandatory for all accused in the case, rejecting the notion that high-profile individuals could skip the hearing without valid legal justification.
