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Hans India
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- Entertainment
- Hans India
Fan murder case: SC adjourns hearing on plea challenging bail to Darshan to July 24
Bengaluru: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the plea challenging the grant of bail to Kannada actor Darshan to Thursday (July 24). The hearing has gained significance after the Apex Court raised objections over the Karnataka High Court's decision to grant bail to the actor. A bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan adjourned the hearing after Darshan's counsel, senior advocate Siddharth Dave, informed the court that senior counsel Kapil Sibal -- who was supposed to argue the matter -- was engaged in another trial where his presence was essential. Dave requested a day, stating that he received the case only on Monday night and would not be able to prepare and present arguments on such short notice. Dave also clarified that he would not argue about the reasons behind Darshan's arrest but would focus on the merits of the case. Earlier, the bench had expressed strong reservations about the manner in which the Karnataka High Court exercised its discretion in granting bail to the actor in connection with the fan murder case. The court had told senior counsel Kapil Sibal, "To be very honest, we are not convinced with the manner in which the High Court exercised its discretion. We will very honestly say this." The Karnataka government has filed a plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to Darshan and other accused in the case. Senior counsels Siddharth Luthra and Anil C. Nishani are representing the state government and presenting their arguments. Darshan, Pavithra, and 15 others were arrested on June 11, 2024, on charges of kidnapping and brutally murdering Renukaswamy, a fan from Chitradurga. Renukaswamy had allegedly sent derogatory and obscene messages to Pavithra, angry over Darshan's continued relationship with her despite being married. Sources close to Darshan revealed that Pavithra competed with Darshan's wife, Vijayalakshmi, over jewellery and luxury cars. She allegedly pressured Darshan to make public appearances with her after he had been seen with his wife. Pavithra and Vijayalakshmi also had public spats through social media, leading Darshan's fanbase to split into factions. Renukaswamy, who supported Vijayalakshmi, had criticised Pavithra -- a move that ultimately led to his brutal murder, according to police findings. Darshan is busy shooting for his upcoming film 'Devil'. Sources confirmed that he is in Thailand currently. Since his release from prison on October 30, 2024, after spending 131 days in custody, he has been participating in shoots. In a major relief to Darshan earlier, the Karnataka High Court on February 28 allowed him to travel across the country. Previously, he had been restricted to Bengaluru and the jurisdiction of the sessions court.
Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Indian Express
‘Sign here for opening fixed deposits': How Bengaluru postal assistant duped customers of nearly Rs 12 lakh
Written by Bhoomika Roy Banerjee A postal assistant in Bengaluru allegedly swindled Rs 11.8 lakh from the accounts of five customers after obtaining their signatures on the pretext of opening fixed deposits. Pavithra H L, who has been working at the Banashankari Stage 3 post office since April 2021, allegedly committed the fraud between January 17 and June 11, 2024. The postal authority's preliminary inquiry recently concluded, confirming Pavithra's guilt, leading to her transfer to another branch. Pavithra allegedly exploited customers' trust and obtained their signatures on withdrawal forms under the guise of opening fixed deposits or investing under Central government schemes, such as the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. She made several unauthorised withdrawals from the victims' post office savings accounts for personal use, said the police. The alleged fraud came to light when a customer, Mehak Arbina from Umarbagh Layout, discovered that money had been missing from her account and raised the alarm. The other victims are Jayamma N from Obalappa Garden, Tata Silk Farm, C R Rashmi from Banashankari Stage 3, S Nagaraju from Gowdanapalya, and Rathnamma from K R Road. The assistant superintendent of the postal branch filed a police complaint on June 21, though there was a delay in approaching authorities due to account verification processes. The Banashankari police filed an FIR in June under sections 408 (criminal breach of trust by a clerk or servant), 409 (criminal breach of trust by a public servant, banker, merchant, or agent), 403 (dishonest misappropriation of property), 417 (cheating), 418 (cheating with the knowledge that wrongful loss may ensue to a person whose interest the offender is bound to protect) and 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The police said they will issue a notice to Pavithra at the earliest as the investigation proceeds. (Bhoomika Roy Banerjee is an intern with The Indian Express)
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Time of India
Postal assistant in Bengaluru offers help to invest, pockets 5 customers' Rs 11.8Lakh
Bengaluru: On the pretext of helping to earn through investments, a postal assistant allegedly collected the signatures of five customers and withdrew Rs 11.8 lakh from their accounts. The accused, Pavithra HL, who has been working at south subdivision in Banashankari II Stage since April 2021, committed the fraud between Jan 17 and June 11, 2024, according to the police complaint. She convinced the customers to make fixed deposits under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and senior citizens' special bank accounts. She obtained their signatures for opening FDs, but the customers did not know they were signing withdrawal vouchers, the complaint said. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Police said Pavithra made multiple withdrawals of Rs 11.8 lakh from their accounts and used the money. The assistant superintendent of India Post branch filed a police complaint on June 21 after a customer — Mehak Arbina from Umarbagh Layout — flagged missing money from her account. The complainant said there was delay in approaching police due to verification of accounts and that the preliminary inquiry had concluded recently. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The inquiry proved Pavithra pocketed the money and she was transferred to another branch. The other victims are Jayamma N from Obalappa Garden Tata Silk Farm, CR Rashmi from Banashankari III Stage, S Nagaraju from Gowdanapalya and Rathnamma from KR Road. Banashankari police have lodged a case under IPC Sections 403 (dishonest misappropriation of property), 408 (criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant), 409 (criminal breach of trust by public servant or by banker, merchant or agent), 417 (cheating), 418 (cheating with knowledge that wrongful loss may ensue to person whose interest offender is bound to protect), and 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property). A police officer said they will issue notice to Pavithra at the earliest.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Time of India
Gold ornaments worth Rs 12.8L stolen in house break-in
Udupi: In a house break-in reported in Shirva police station limits, miscreants allegedly broke into a house and decamped with gold ornaments worth an approximate Rs 12.8 lakh. In her complaint, Pavithra, 29, a resident of Shirva village, said on Friday night around 9.45pm, she secured the main door and went to sleep in her room. The following morning, around 6.20am, she woke up to find the wooden cupboard in her bedroom open. Upon checking another room, she discovered that the iron cupboard there was also opened and its contents rummaged through and scattered. In the kitchen, she noticed that the window latch was broken, and the kitchen door was also left open. She suspects that after unlocking the kitchen door, the miscreants accessed the rest of the house. The stolen items, which were kept in the drawer of the wooden cupboard, include various gold ornaments with an estimated total value of Rs 12.8 lakh. A case was registered under sections 331(4) and 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The Hindu
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
EV charging infrastructure for autos is inadequate
In the last seven months as an autorickshaw driver, Pavithra Prakash has learnt some hard lessons about driving an electric vehicle. 'Once charged, my auto can run for 160 km and I make it a point not to cross 110 km,' says the 29-year-old mother, happy about the financial independence ushered in by her new job. She has 'range anxiety' whenever the three-wheeler crosses that mark as it is usually difficult to find an EV charging station nearby. Even if she were to charge at a public charging point, it would require her to wait for a few hours. 'Once I was left with charge for just 30 km and the vehicle started making alarming sounds, I panicked as my house is located near Red Hills and I just wanted the charge to be sufficient for me to reach home,' says the autorickshaw driver who charges the vehicle at her home. Pavithra's husband, who has an auto running on compressed natural gas, encouraged her to opt for an electric vehicle for the ease it would offer the young driver who learnt driving skills from Association of Non-Traditional Employment for Women (ANEW) in Anna Nagar. 'On days when I get many rides I am forced to wind up by 2 p.m. as the vehicle does not have charge. I sometimes refuse long-distance trips fearing the situation that would manifest if I run out of charge,' says Pavithra. Anxious if the battery will drain out, autorickshaw driver R. Shanthalakshmi only takes shorts trips in and around Palavakkam where she resides. 'When I purchased the vehicle from a showroom in Tambaram, they told me there are public charging stations I could use, but in the five months since I have been driving this vehicle I have not discovered even one, so I charge the vehicle every night at home,' says Shanthalakshmi, who is content earning ₹1000 to ₹1500 a day ferrying people. Her income as an autodriver is supplemented by earnings from petty shops she runs near her home. Showrooms retailing three-wheelers say the demand for electric vehicles is noticeably greater than what it was last year. In March this year, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin handed over 50 electric autos to women members of urban self-help groups under the Environment and Climate Change Department to empower them to be financially independent while promoting sustainable mobility. 'Unlike public charging stations for two-and-four-wheelers, there is no such facility for autorickshaws. Some showrooms selling the vehicles make provision for charging outside their store,' says R. Ashwanth, manager, Rag Motors. He says there are two variants in three-wheelers: one has 125 - 150 km range and the other 200-250 km, a majority go in for the latter and are happy as their everyday travel is usually covered by that range. Those in the industry say public charging infrastructure should keep pace with electric vehicle sales. Giving subsidy to vendors will also encourage establishment of more facilities. No standardisation Ragavendra Ravichandran, co-founder and chief operating officer, Plugzmart, agrees the charging infrastructure for three-wheelers is yet to pick up. The chargers currently used by electric autos have not been standardised. 'For electric four-wheelers, there is broad standardisation among major brands when it comes to charging interfaces. AC chargers typically use the Type 2 connector, and DC fast chargers commonly use the CCS2 (Combined Charging System) connector. This allows vehicle owners to access public charging infrastructure with a standardised plug wherever they go. However, this level of standardization does not yet exist for electric three-wheelers Many manufacturers use proprietary connectors leading to compatibility issues and a lack of universal public charging access,' says Ragavendra. Electric autos used for transporting goods go to warehouses for charging; and those used for ferrying people are dependent on public charging stations or homes, he says. Is it okay to charge an electric vehicle at home? Yes, but it may not be as fast as a public infrastructure point. Many prefer to charge vehicles at home for the convenience it brings. A Tangedo official says so far there is no restriction on charging electric vehicles at home for domestic use, but if a petty shop is offering it at a fee to users then they must have a separate meter with commercial tariff.
