Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Olympian Wrestler Sushil Kumar's Plea For Bail In Sagar Dhankar Murder Case

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on the plea filed by Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar seeking in relation to the case of murder of 27-year-old former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar in May 2021.

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani directed the Delhi Police to file a status report or detailed reply while listing the matter for hearing on May 04.

The Court took note of the fact that the Supreme Court had cancelled Kumar's bail granted by a coordinate bench last year.

“I think you are being ambitious….Once the Supreme Court has taken a view, what do you expect from me?”, the judge remarked.

Kumar was denied bail by the trial court on February 06, noting the seriousness of allegations leveled against the Olympian and the fact that his bail was cancelled by the Supreme Court in August last year.

In March last year, the Delhi High Court had granted regular bail to Kumar. However, the said order was set aside by the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court had held that the High Court errored by not considering the grievous nature of the crime, the possibility of influencing the trial by the Accused and the conduct of the accused during investigation. It noted that the accused remained absconding after the FIR was registered. All allegations are shocking and serious.

While ordering the surrender of Sushil Kumar before the trial court, the Top Court had reserved his liberty to file fresh application for bail on the ground of change of circumstances.

Kumar was arrested in May 2021 in relation to the case of murder of 27-year-old former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar at the Chhatrasal stadium in Delhi.