Sushil Kumar

Sushil Kumar is being prosecuted alongside others over the fatal assault on wrestler Sagar Dhankar at Chhatrasal Stadium. Following his arrest, serious charges were framed by the court. His bail granted in 2025 was overturned by the Supreme Court, and the Delhi High Court again refused bail in August 2026.

State of the evidence

Arrest, charges and bail decisions documented; trial ongoing

Legal status — source text

Charges of murder, conspiracy, intimidation and rioting; no final conviction as of 22 August 2026

Attribution

Personal criminal responsibility alleged by the prosecution

Following Sushil's victory over Parveen Rana, a fight broke out between their respective supporters. Rana claimed that he and his brother had been assaulted by Kumar's supporters and that Kumar had encouraged them.

State of the evidence

FIR and WFI notice documented

Legal status — source text

FIR registered; no final conviction found

Attribution

Personal responsibility alleged; direct role disputed

Sushil won national gold following three successive walkovers, with some opponents touching his feet, prompting criticism about competitive integrity.

State of the evidence

Walkovers documented

Legal status — source text

No judicial or sporting sanction established

Attribution

Limited personal responsibility

Sushil Kumar requested a special trial against Narsingh Yadav to determine who would represent India at the Rio Olympics.

State of the evidence

Legal challenge documented

Legal status — source text

Delhi High Court dismissed his application

Attribution

Kumar is the applicant, not the perpetrator of wrongdoing

Person targeted by the proceedings

Narsingh Yadav

Role of the person profiled

Protagonist not prosecuted