New Delhi: In a significant development, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, denied bail to two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar, who is the prime accused in the murder case of junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar. However, the court was not persuaded, reiterating concerns previously raised by the Supreme Court regarding Kumar's potential to influence witnesses and the trial's outcome, given his high public standing. Sagar Dhankar Murder Case BackgroundThe case dates back to the intervening night of May 4-5, 2021, when a brawl allegedly orchestrated by Sushil Kumar and his associates at the Chhatrasal Stadium's parking area led to the fatal assault of 23-year-old Sagar Dhankar. He was previously granted regular bail by the Delhi High Court in March 2025, but this relief was subsequently cancelled by the Supreme Court in August 2025. The court's decision ensures that the two-time Olympic medallist will remain in judicial custody as the trial proceeds in the high-profile murder case.