The Delhi High Court has sought the Delhi government’s response to a plea by 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict Balwan Khokhar seeking a 21-day furlough. The court will hear the matter on November 17, while co-accused Sajjan Kumar continues to face trial in related cases.
Today, On 25th February, Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The court found him guilty of inciting violence and murder during the riots. Victims’ families see this as delayed justice but an important step towards accountability.
Today, On 25th February, Before Sajjan Kumar’s sentencing in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, some Sikh community members have demanded the death penalty for him. They argue that the crime, involving murder and large-scale violence, qualifies as a ‘rarest of the rare’ case. According to them, he deserves the maximum punishment under the law.
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.
