The Delhi High Court has rejected Olympian Sushil Kumar’s bail plea in the alleged murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar. The court cited the seriousness of the crime, evidence including video footage and firearm recovery, and concerns over witness influence. Kumar was arrested in 2021 and faces charges of murder, conspiracy, rioting and under the Arms Act.
New Delhi, Aug 11: The Delhi High Court has refused to grant bail to Olympian Sushil Kumar in the alleged murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar.
Court cites bail concerns
Justice Purushaindra Kumar dismissed the celebrated wrestler's bail application on August 6, citing concerns over influencing witnesses raised by the Supreme Court when it cancelled his earlier bail, his conduct prior to arrest, the gravity of the offence and his capacity to influence the ongoing trial's outcome.
The judge emphasised that while bail is ordinarily the rule and jail the exception, the offence in the present case was a "premeditated and gruesome assault resulting in death", which is corroborated by recovery of a firearm, video evidence and a large body of material yet to be tested at trial.
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