'Gruesome assault': High court denies bail to Olympic medallist in murder case
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar, who is accused of murdering a junior national champion. The court cited the severity of the crime and the potential for the defendant to influence witnesses as primary reasons for the decision.
Why it matters
This case involves a high-profile athlete and raises significant questions about judicial process and witness protection in India.
The Delhi high court has refused to grant bail to Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar in the alleged murder of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar.Justice Purushaindra Kumar dismissed Kumar's bail plea on August 6, citing concerns about his ability to influence witnesses, his conduct before his arrest, the seriousness of the alleged offence and his ability to affect the outcome of the ongoing trial.The judge noted that while bail is generally the rule and jail the exception, the case involved a "premeditated and gruesome assault resulting in death". The court said this was supported by the recovery of a firearm, video evidence and other material that is yet to be examined during the trial.Kumar's counsel sought bail on the ground that circumstances had changed since his earlier bail was cancelled.
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