The Supreme Court agreed to hear Sajjan Kumar’s appeal against his conviction in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case and scheduled it for July 2026. His counsel highlighted over 7 years in jail and personal hardships, urging an early hearing.
The Supreme Court has stayed the death sentence of a man convicted of raping and murdering a five-year-old girl in Bhopal. The Court will review his mental health, prison conduct, and other mitigating factors before deciding on the final punishment.
