Now Reading: Delhi High Court denies Sushil Kumar bail in 2021 murder case
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Delhi High Court denies Sushil Kumar bail in 2021 murder case
The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar’s bail plea in the 2021 murder of 23-year-old Sagar Dhankar at Chhatrasal Stadium. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav found no merit in…
The Story in Brief
The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar’s bail plea in the 2021 murder of 23-year-old Sagar Dhankar at Chhatrasal Stadium. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav found no merit in the petition. The detailed order is awaited.
Kumar argued that circumstances had changed because key witnesses had been examined. The Times of India reports that 42 material public witnesses have testified, while Hindustan Times says Delhi Police and Dhankar’s family dispute that all public witnesses have been examined. The Supreme Court cancelled Kumar’s earlier bail in August 2025, citing possible influence over witnesses and trial delays. The trial court framed charges in October 2022 under provisions covering murder, conspiracy, intimidation, rioting and the Arms Act.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narratives are that Kumar’s sporting fame should secure release, or that a bail denial proves guilt. Neither follows. Bail turns on custody, witness protection and trial progress, while guilt must be established at trial. The key test now is the High Court’s detailed order, alongside how quickly the remaining prosecution evidence is recorded. The court record should settle whether 42 witnesses represent all material public testimony or not.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, hindustantimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
