The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday cancelled the bail of double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, ordering him to surrender within a week in connection with the murder of junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar.
Sushil, who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and a silver at the 2012 London Games, is the prime accused in the case. He was arrested in May 2021 and had been out on bail since March this year following an order by Justice Sanjeev Narula of the Delhi High Court.
The decision to revoke his bail came from a Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Sanjay Karol, in response to an appeal filed by Sagar Dhankar’s father, Ashok Dhankad, challenging the High Court’s earlier ruling.
According to the prosecution, Sushil Kumar, along with several others, allegedly assaulted Dhankar over an ongoing property dispute. The incident also left two of Dhankar’s friends injured. A post-mortem examination revealed that Dhankar died from cerebral damage caused by the impact of a blunt object.
In October 2022, the trial court framed multiple charges against Sushil under the Indian Penal Code, including murder, criminal conspiracy, intimidation, and rioting with a deadly weapon. He also faces charges under the Arms Act.
The case has drawn significant public attention, given Sushil Kumar’s stature as one of India’s most decorated wrestlers. His sporting achievements include being a two-time Olympic medallist and a multiple-time Commonwealth Games champion. However, the allegations against him have cast a long shadow over his legacy in Indian sport.
With the Supreme Court’s latest directive, Sushil now faces the prospect of returning to custody as the murder trial continues in the lower court. The ruling also underscores the judiciary’s stance on granting bail in cases involving grave offences such as murder, especially when appeals are brought by the victim’s family.
India’s fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was delighted with his personal performance on the opening day… Read More
Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra criticized the West Indies’ performance after their mundane performance… Read More
Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has urged Sai Sudharsan to make the most of his… Read More
Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra has urged KL Rahul to continue his rich form… Read More
Former Indian wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel has urged Sai Sudharsan to remain calm in the Test… Read More
Former West Indies batter Darren Ganga showered praise on KL Rahul after the Indian opener… Read More