This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
IndiaPost LiveIndiaPost LiveIndiaPost Live
  • Home
  • India
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
IndiaPost LiveIndiaPost Live
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • India
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • India News
  • State
  • World
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Trending
  • Sports
  • Career
  • Lifestyle
  • Languages
Follow US
© 2024 NM Media. All Rights Reserved.

News » India News » 1984 anti-Sikh riots: Verdict likely in murder case against Sajjan Kumar on Jan 31

India News

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Verdict likely in murder case against Sajjan Kumar on Jan 31

NM Desk
Last updated: 21 January, 2025 2:53 PM
NM Desk
Share
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Verdict likely in murder case against Sajjan Kumar on Jan 31

New Delhi: A city court on Tuesday (January 21) adjourned its verdict to January 31 in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against former Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Sajjan Kumar.

Contents
Kumar is currently lodged in Tihar Jail serving life sentence in another 1984 anti-Sikh riots caseCourt earlier reserved its verdictCourt framed charges against Kumar in December 2021What is the case of the prosecution?

The case is related to the alleged killings of two people in Saraswati Vihar area in the national capital during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, which broke out following the assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984.

Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, who was scheduled to pass the verdict today, deferred the pronouncement of the verdict to January 31 after the prosecution sought time from the court to advance further arguments on certain points.

Read More

Celebrate this Diwali party with these creative invitation ideas
Celebrate this Diwali party with these creative invitation ideas
PM Modi’s bold leadership behind India’s rise in Asia Power Index: Hardeep Puri
PM Modi’s bold leadership behind India’s rise in Asia Power Index: Hardeep Puri
Diwali gift ideas 2024: Unique corporate gifts for employees and clients
Diwali gift ideas 2024: Unique corporate gifts for employees and clients

“January 31 is the next date,” the special judge said, news agency PTI reported.

Kumar is currently lodged in Tihar Jail serving life sentence in another 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Kumar, who is currently lodged in Delhi’s Tihar central Jail serving life sentence in another 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, appeared before the court via video-conferencing.

Court earlier reserved its verdict

The court earlier had reserved its judgment after hearing the final arguments in the case, which is related to the killings of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh on November 1, 1984.

The investigation of the case, which was initially registered by the Punjabi Bagh police station in Delhi, was subsequently taken over by a special investigation team.

Court framed charges against Kumar in December 2021

The trial court had framed charges against Kumar on December 16, 2021, stating that there was a “prima facie” case against him. The court had put the former MP on trial after it found sufficient material to form a “prima facie opinion that he (Kumar) was not only a participant, but had also led the mob”.

What is the case of the prosecution?

According to the prosecution, a large mob, which was armed with deadly weapons, resorted to large-scale looting, arson and destruction of properties of Sikhs to avenge the assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi by her two Sikh bodyguards on October 31, 1984. The mob attacked the house of the complainant in the case, who is wife of deceased Jaswant Singh, and killed her husband and her son and looted articles and set their house ablaze.

You Might Also Like

Can cognitive behavioural therapy help with addiction, substance abuse?

Armaan Malik marries for the fourth time, ties the knot with caretaker of his kids?

‘Reflects Congress party’s bankrupt mindset’: Kishan Reddy hits out at Kharge’s ‘small war’ remarks on ‘Operation Sindoor’

Mumbai woman books home cleaning service for Diwali, loses gold worth Rs 4 lakh

New rules for hand baggage on domestic flights: One bag of maximum 7 kg | Details

TAGGED:1984 anti-Sikh riotsAssassination of former prime minister Indira GandhiDelhi courtFormer Congress MP Sajjan KumarmurderSajjan KumarTihar Jail
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Copy Link

Latest News

Ashok Choudhary denies global tender for rural roads, says locals given priority in contracts
Ashok Choudhary denies global tender for rural roads, says locals given priority in contracts
India News
Telangana: Warangal faces severe waterlogging due to monsoon rains
Telangana: Warangal faces severe waterlogging due to monsoon rains
India News
India announces Rs 4,850 crore Line of Credit to Maldives as PM Modi visits
India announces Rs 4,850 crore Line of Credit to Maldives as PM Modi visits
India News
It was my mistake to avoid ‘caste census’: Rahul Gandhi at AICC’s OBC program
It was my mistake to avoid ‘caste census’: Rahul Gandhi at AICC’s OBC program
India News

You also Like

Iran-Israel war grounds 100,000 tonnes of Indian Basmati rice
India News

Iran-Israel war grounds 100,000 tonnes of Indian Basmati rice

NM Desk NM Desk 2 Min Read
New Maharashtra CM to take oath at THIS venue, date yet to be announced
India News

Maharashtra awaits its CM: Eknath shinde’s illness adds to uncertainty-What’s next?

NM Desk NM Desk 3 Min Read
Mumbai ticket fraud: Vigilance team unveils massive train ticket fraud
India News

Mumbai ticket fraud: Vigilance team unveils massive train ticket fraud

NM Desk NM Desk 3 Min Read
IndiaPost LiveIndiaPost Live
Follow US
© 2024 NM Media. All Rights Reserved.
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account