The Tihar authorities on Thursday agreed to provide a television for two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, who is lodged in the jail in connection with the Chhatrasal Stadium brawl.
Sushil was arrested along with co-accused Ajay Kumar on May 23 from outer Delhi's Mundka area. He and his associates allegedly assaulted wrestler Sagar Dhankar and two of his friends Sonu and Amit Kumar on the intervening night of May 4 and May 5 over a property dispute. Dhankhar, 23, succumbed to injuries later.
judge further said it is apparent that basic needs and necessities of the accused are being taken care of in the jail as per the provisions of Delhi Prisons Rule, 2018.
“It is well settled law that all the persons, whether natural or juristic are equal in the eyes of law irrespective of their caste, religion, sex, class, etc. Right to equality is a basic feature of Indian Constitution,” the court stated in the order.
Kumar had moved the Rohini court seeking special food, supplements and exercise bands in the prison, asserting that these are extremely necessary for him to maintain his health and performance.