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Court Directs Parappana Agrahara Jail Superintendent to Appear Personally to court: here is the reason

By Gireesh Vasishta
Court Directs Parappana Agrahara Jail Superintendent to Appear Personally to court: here is the reason

Jail authorities have not provided any special facilities. They have only permitted walking in a 25-foot-long and 3-foot-wide passage. However, Darshan has stated that even sunlight does not reach this area.

In the Renukaswamy murder case, the 57th City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru has directed the Superintendent of Parappana Agrahara Central Prison to personally appear in court on September 30 to explain why the court's earlier order directing the provision of minimum facilities as per jail manual has not been complied with.

The hearing for framing charges against the accused in the Renukaswamy murder case was scheduled for Thursday. At the same time, Darshan's petition seeking a recommendation to register a case of contempt of court against jail authorities for failing to provide even minimum facilities like a bed, pillow, and bucket, despite court instructions, was also listed for hearing.Also Read: Arundhati Roy Book Cover Smoking Controversy: Kerala High Court Points Out Shortcomings in PIL - What's the Reason?

During the hearing, Darshan and his counsel stated that they are not being provided any facilities in jail as per the court's order. Additionally, accused Jagadish and Anukumar informed that they are still being kept in quarantine cells.YUISI ​​Sun Hat​​ for Men Women, Breathable Summer Hat for Travel, Hiking, Gardening, Sun Hats for Men​​ & Round Sun Cap for Hiking, Hats for Women​​ Indoor Outdoor Activities

Considering these arguments, Judge IP Naik directed jail authorities to submit their explanation to the court within two days regarding non-compliance with the court order and failure to transfer the accused from quarantine cells. The court also ordered the Superintendent to appear personally on September 30. Subsequently, the court extended the judicial custody of five other accused, including Pavithra Gowda and Darshan, until October 9, 2025, and adjourned the hearing to September 30.

Prior to this, on Thursday, seven accused, including Pavithra Gowda and Darshan, who are in jail, appeared for the hearing via video conference from the prison. Excluding the eighth accused, the remaining nine accused on bail appeared in person before the court. The court granted the petition filed by the counsel for the eighth accused, Ravishankar, seeking exemption from appearing for the hearing.