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Delhi Court Denies Bail To Olympian Wrestler Sushil Kumar In Sagar Dhankhar Murder Case

Lexpedia News · 6 February 2026 · 3 min read

Delhi Court Denies Bail To Olympian Wrestler Sushil Kumar In Sagar Dhankhar Murder Case
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In a significant development in a high-profile criminal trial, a Delhi court has rejected the bail plea of Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar in connection with the 2021 murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankhar. The order was passed by an Additional Sessions Judge at the Rohini Courts after considering submissions from both the prosecution and the defence.

The court highlighted the seriousness of the allegations against the accused and noted that several material witnesses are yet to be examined, observing that the possibility of witness influence “cannot be ruled out.” These concerns weighed heavily in the decision to deny bail at this stage of the trial.

The case stems from an alleged violent assault at Delhi’s Chhatrasal Stadium in May 2021, where Dhankar reportedly suffered fatal injuries during a confrontation involving Kumar and others. Investigators have linked the incident to a dispute allegedly involving property or related issues.

The court also took note of earlier judicial developments, including the Supreme Court’s previous cancellation of Kumar’s bail, which reinforced concerns about the integrity of the ongoing trial and the risk of interference with witnesses.

Legal observers say the ruling reflects a cautious judicial approach in serious criminal cases where witness testimony and evidentiary processes remain incomplete. The trial, involving numerous witnesses and extensive evidence, continues to draw national attention due to the accused’s high public profile.

Kumar remains in judicial custody as proceedings continue, with the case expected to hinge on witness examination, forensic evidence, and broader questions surrounding criminal liability in the alleged assault.


दिल्ली कोर्ट ने पहलवान सुशील कुमार की जमानत याचिका खारिज की — सागर धनखड़ हत्या मामला

एक महत्वपूर्ण घटनाक्रम में दिल्ली की अदालत ने ओलंपिक पदक विजेता पहलवान सुशील कुमार की जमानत याचिका को सागर धनखड़ हत्या मामले में खारिज कर दिया है। रोहिणी कोर्ट के अतिरिक्त सत्र न्यायाधीश ने अभियोजन और बचाव पक्ष की दलीलें सुनने के बाद यह आदेश दिया।

अदालत ने आरोपों की गंभीर प्रकृति और इस तथ्य पर विशेष ध्यान दिया कि कई महत्वपूर्ण गवाहों की गवाही अभी शेष है। अदालत ने यह भी कहा कि गवाहों को प्रभावित करने की संभावना से इंकार नहीं किया जा सकता।

यह मामला मई 2021 में दिल्ली के छत्रसाल स्टेडियम में हुई कथित मारपीट से जुड़ा है, जिसमें पूर्व जूनियर राष्ट्रीय पहलवान सागर धनखड़ की मृत्यु हो गई थी। जांच एजेंसियों के अनुसार यह विवाद कथित तौर पर संपत्ति या संबंधित मुद्दों से जुड़ा था।

अदालत ने यह भी ध्यान में रखा कि सुप्रीम कोर्ट पहले ही सुशील कुमार की जमानत रद्द कर चुका है, जिससे मुकदमे की निष्पक्षता और गवाहों पर संभावित प्रभाव को लेकर चिंताएं और मजबूत हुईं।

कानूनी विशेषज्ञों का मानना है कि यह फैसला गंभीर आपराधिक मामलों में न्यायालय की सतर्कता को दर्शाता है, विशेषकर जब साक्ष्य और गवाहों की जांच अभी जारी हो। मुकदमा अपनी प्रकृति और आरोपी की सार्वजनिक पहचान के कारण राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर चर्चा में बना हुआ है।

 

फिलहाल सुशील कुमार न्यायिक हिरासत में हैं और मुकदमे की आगे की सुनवाई जारी है।

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