State vs Sushil Kumar — Sagar Rana murder case

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1. News30 May 2021

   Sagar Rana murder case: Delhi Police may impose Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act on Sushil Kumar

   Sagar Rana murder-accused Sushil Kumar could be facing a long time in jail, possibly even life imprisonment if MCOCA is imposed on him by the Delhi Police.

   Explanation in simple terms

   Delhi Police are considering adding a strict anti-organized crime law to the case against wrestler Sushil Kumar for the murder of Sagar Rana. This law is typically used to target members of criminal syndicates and makes it much harder for an accused person to get bail. If applied, it suggests that investigators believe the crime was part of a larger, organized criminal operation rather than an isolated incident. This could lead to much harsher penalties if he is convicted.

   indiatoday.in
2. News27 May 2021

   Sagar Dhankar murder case: Delhi HC to hear petition seeking rules against media trial of Sushil Kumar

   The Delhi high court will likely hear a petition on Thursday seeking to make standard rules against the media trial of Sushil Kumar, arrested in the murder...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Delhi High Court will soon hear a request to stop the media from conducting public trials against wrestler Sushil Kumar in the Sagar Rana murder case. The petition argues that constant negative media coverage is unfair and could influence how people view the case before it is decided in court. The court will now consider if new rules are needed to prevent media outlets from reporting on the case in a way that creates bias against the accused.

   hindustantimes.com