Karnataka Judge Recuses From Hearing Bengaluru Gym Trainer Murder Case
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
Justice Vishwajit Shetty of the Karnataka High Court recused himself from hearing the anticipatory bail petitions of a real estate businessman and an advocate accused of hiring a contract killer to murder a Bengaluru gym trainer. The gym trainer, Vijay Kumar, was found dead on June 9 after going missing on June 6. The accused, K Prasad Rao and advocate B Lokesh, are accused of orchestrating the murder to end Kumar's relationship with Rao's daughter. The advocate allegedly received Rs 25 lakh from the realtor to arrange the killing. The judge commented that he did not want to be part of these dirty things.
Why it matters
This case affects the families of the accused and the victim, and it highlights the legal process in high-profile murder cases in Bengaluru. The recusal of the judge may delay the proceedings.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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