Renukaswamy murder case: 8 new IPC sections against Darshan and others
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Renukaswamy murder case: 8 new IPC sections against Darshan and others

New IPC sections added in Renukaswamy murder case
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New IPC sections added in Renukaswamy murder case

Darshan and his gang face additional charges under IPC sections including 120B (2 years to life) and 364 (life imprisonment) in the Renukaswamy murder case.

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Severity of charges
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Severity of charges

Section 302 (life imprisonment) has been invoked for murder, while Section 201 (life term) covers the destruction of evidence.
 

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Kidnapping charge
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Kidnapping charge

Section 364 (life imprisonment) was applied for kidnapping Renukaswamy from Chitradurga to Bengaluru.
 

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Extortion and assault

Sections 384 (3 years) and 355 (2 years) for extorting valuables and using criminal force respectively.
 

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Use of deadly weapons

Section 148 (3 years) was added due to the use of deadly weapons during the assault.
 

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Conspiracy allegations

Section 120B (2 years to life) relates to the alleged criminal conspiracy by Darshan and his associates.

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Unlawful assembly

Section 143 (6 months) pertains to the gathering to dispose of the victim's body after the murder.

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Riot and gang assault

Sections 147 (2 years) and 149 (2 years) have been included for rioting and gang assault respectively.
 

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Legal ramifications

Each section carries specific imprisonment terms, reinforcing the legal net around the accused in this high-profile case.

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Ongoing investigation

Investigators emphasize the brutality of the crime as grounds for adding these stringent sections, ensuring justice for Renukaswamy.

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