The Delhi High Court refused bail to Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, citing the premeditated and brutal nature of wrestler Sagar Dhankar's murder and pending trial evidence.
The court also noted concerns raised by the Supreme Court over Kumar's conduct before his arrest
Aug 11, 2026
02:38 pm
What's the storyThe Delhi High Court has denied bail to two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar in the murder case of fellow wrestler Sagar Dhankar.
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav ruled that this was a case of "a premeditated and gruesome assault resulting in death" and there is still a lot of evidence yet to be tested at trial, Bar and Bench reported.
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