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.
Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar convicted by a Delhi court for the murder of two people during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Saraswati Vihar. The case, which began in 1991, saw multiple twists, with fresh investigations leading to his arrest in 2021. After years of legal proceedings, the court delivered its verdict on February 12, 2025, and will decide his sentence on February 18.
Today, On 12th February, Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar has been found guilty in a case related to the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots. The case involves the killings of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh on November 1, 1984. The court’s verdict is a significant step in delivering justice for the victims of the riots. Further legal proceedings are expected following this conviction.
Today, On 13th May, The High Court scheduled a July 22 hearing to review the challenge against Sajjan Kumar’s acquittal in the 1984 riots case. The court addressed the CBI and a witness, seeking trial court records. The acquittal granted Kumar the “benefit of doubt,” while two others were also acquitted. The case has drawn significant attention, and the upcoming session is anticipated to feature detailed arguments from both sides.
