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Delhi HC declines to hear plea against ‘media trial’ of Sushil Kumar

SportzPower Team
May 28, 2021 20:05

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday declined to entertain a petition moved by a law student (?) upset over what he saw as a “media trial” that disgraced wrestler Sushil Kumar, who has been arrested in a murder case by the Delhi police, was being subjected to.

The Division Bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh said the issue can be argued if Kumar himself approaches the court.

May 06, 2021 15:05
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WFI confirms central contracts list, pegs Rs3m as highest pay
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WFI issues notice to Sushil Kumar
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WFI fumes over use of Kumar-Rana feud as PWL hook
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FIR against Sushil Kumar, supporters for thrashing opponent's kin
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Sushil Kumar wins Gold at wrestling ntls via 3 walkovers
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Nutrition brand gets Sushil Kumar aboard
MUMBAI: Leading health and nutrition brand, BigMuscles Nutrition has signed on two-time Olympic medal winning wrestler Sushil Kumar to endorse their new fitness product range. 
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