From the National Herald case to the IRCTC scam, major 2025 Delhi court cases drew nationwide attention. High-profile politicians like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Lalu Prasad Yadav faced scrutiny, while courts also dealt with terror incidents including the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the Red Fort blast.
New Delhi: The prosecution demanded the death penalty for former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. The case involves the killing of a father and son in the Saraswati Vihar area in November 1984. The public prosecutor is set to submit his written arguments in court. He is urging the court to impose the death penalty based on the guidelines established in the Nirbhaya case and other similar cases.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the trials in the Anti-Sikh riots cases were conducted in a manner that led to the acquittal of the accused. The Supreme Court bench noted that the central government must explain why all the acquittals and dismissals were not appealed in higher courts. This raises concerns about the handling of the cases. The government has been asked to provide clarity on the issue.
Today(on 19th July), The Rouse Avenue Court reserved its decision on framing charges against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a CBI case related to the 1984 Sikh killings. The court will announce its order on August 2. The case revolves around the killing of three Sikhs after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The CBI alleges Tytler’s involvement in inciting the mob.
