Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar gets interim bail to take care of wife

Additional Sessions Judge Shivaji Anand granted interim bail to Sushil, observing, “It is also not in denial that after surgery, the wife of the applicant/accused will not be in position to follow normal daily routine and will be dependent on others for a few days.”

“Therefore, keeping in view the medical condition of the wife of the applicant/accused and also considering the fact that there are two minor children, this Court is of the view that presence of the applicant/accused will be required,” the court said.

Sushil has been granted interim bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh with two sureties in the like amount.

Keeping in view the threat perception of the witnesses and also considering the safety and security of the accused himself, the court said at least two security personnel shall be present with him round the clock to keep vigil. Sushil has been directed to bear the daily expense of Rs 10,000 for the two security personnel as well.

Sushil’s wife had been suffering from acute back pain which worsened over time, following which she has been suggested to undergo surgery by doctors. Sushil’s legal team had told the court that though there are other family members, her operation could not be conducted as her husband was not there and other people did not take it seriously.

The court said that this “seems justified as first operation was prescribed on August 10, 2022, yet she could not be operated and in the meantime her condition has deteriorated”.

The court also noted that Sushil’s mother-in-law was also stated to be suffering from arthritis and her documents have also been verified from the hospital concerned.