Delhi High Court Grants Interim Bail to Accused in Sagar Dhankhar Murder Case on Medical Grounds

Background of the Case The Delhi High Court has granted two-week interim bail to Praveen Dabas , one of the accused in the 2021 murder of minor wrestler Sagar Dhankhar . This case, which also includes Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar as a co-accused, stems from an FIR registered at Model Town Police Station in Delhi. The bail was granted by Justice Sanjeev Narula on July 17 , primarily on humanitarian and medical grounds , after assessing Dabas's deteriorating health condition. Medical Grounds for Bail Justice Narula’s decision came after a detailed review of medical documents, as well as arguments from both sides. The Jail Superintendent’s medical report dated June 18, 2024 , highlighted that: Praveen Dabas suffers from chronic kidney disease and other associated complications. He has a long-standing case of asthma (post-Anti Tubercular Treatment) , causing continuous breathing issues and shortness of breath . Despite regular consultations with a nephrologist...