Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar suffered a major setback from the Delhi High Court in the Sagar Dhankhar murder case. On Thursday, the court rejected his regular bail plea, upholding a lower court order that had denied him bail.
What is the matter?
In 2021, young wrestler Sagar Dhankhar died during a brawl at Delhi’s Chhatrasal Stadium. A case was filed against several people, including Sushil Kumar, under murder and other serious charges. Sushil Kumar was arrested following the incident, and the case has remained in the news ever since.
What arguments were given for bail?
Sushil Kumar, in his regular bail plea filed in the Delhi High Court, stated that the testimony of all key and important prosecution witnesses had been completed in the Rohini Court. He argued that there was no longer any possibility of influencing the witnesses, and therefore, he should be granted regular bail. He also challenged the Rohini Court’s order of February 6, which rejected his bail plea.
Why did the High Court not give relief?
After hearing arguments from all parties, the Delhi High Court rejected Sushil Kumar’s regular bail plea. The court declined to interfere with the lower court’s decision for now and upheld the stay on his bail.
What will happen next in the matter?
The trial in the highly controversial Sagar Dhankhar murder case will now proceed. Following the High Court’s decision, Sushil Kumar will remain in jail for the time being. If he seeks relief, he will have the option of challenging the High Court’s order through further legal proceedings.