High Court to hear petition on security and technical glitches in video‑conferencing of trial

The Karnataka High Court is set to consider Darshan’s petition in the next few days. The actor argues that the video‑conferencing infrastructure in Bengaluru Central Jail and the court has not been upgraded regularly, leading to recurrent disruptions.

He asserts that the lack of reliable connectivity has caused him to miss crucial parts of witness statements and has hindered his ability to raise objections or direct his counsel. The petition further requests that the prison administration be directed to provide a secure and seamless channel for his courtroom appearance, or, failing that, to arrange his physical presence with adequate police protection.

If the High Court grants relief, it could set a precedent for how high‑profile defendants are accommodated in cases that involve extensive security considerations.