Supreme Court Revokes Sushil Kumar's Bail: A Legal Tussle Over High-Profile Murder Case

The Supreme Court has annulled the bail granted to Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, who is implicated in the 2021 murder case of fellow wrestler Sagar Dhankar at Chhatrasal Stadium, New Delhi. This decision was made by a bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra.

Kumar, renowned for his wrestling accolades, faces allegations of violently assaulting Dhankar over a property dispute. His influence over witnesses and potential to delay trial processes were central to the Court's decision. The bench emphasized the serious nature of the charges and directed Kumar to surrender within a week.

The high-profile case was brought to the Supreme Court by Dhankar's father, challenging the Delhi High Court's earlier decision to grant bail. The Court noted that granting bail involves balancing the accused's liberty with the seriousness of the offense and societal impacts.

(With inputs from agencies.)