1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Delhi High Court Stays Bail Granted To Ex-Congress Leader Sajjan Kumar, Issues Notice On SIT's Plea
2 years, 8 months ago

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Delhi High Court Stays Bail Granted To Ex-Congress Leader Sajjan Kumar, Issues Notice On SIT's Plea

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has stayed a Trial Court order which had granted bail to former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in connection with a case of rioting and murder of a man and his son residing in West Delhi area during the 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots. However, Kumar is already serving life sentence in another case relating to the said riots. While staying the Trial Court order, Justice Yogesh Khanna on June 4 also issued notice on the plea filed by State through SIT constituted for investigating the cases concerning the 1984 riots. It was also alleged that Kumar, by leading and being a member of an unlawful assembly consisting of thousands of persons and armed with deadly weapons had committed the offences of rioting, dacoity, murder, attempt to murder, causing grievous hurt and mischief by fire or otherwise by destruction of house and other household property of the victims.

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Live Law  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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1984 Riots: Meet the Warriors Who Secured Two Life Sentences for Sajjan Kumar

The Quint  

Once again, Kaur came up with the idea of approaching one of the three women survivors, as a patient. They had the medical records to prove the fractured ribs, but were unwilling to expose themselves in front of the battery of lawyers that comprised Sajjan Kumar’s legal team. They roped in a helpful member from Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee …

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Sajjan Kumar gets life imprisonment for the murder of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh, burnt alive in 1984

Op India  

On Tuesday, 25th February, Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi awarded life imprisonment to former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in the murder case of a Sikh father-son duo during the anti-Sikh riots of 1984. As per the court documents, the mob led by Kumar attacked the house of the complainant, Jaswant’s wife, in the matter and killed the men. Interestingly, despite …

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Why did court give life term, not death penalty, to convict Sajjan Kumar?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Why did court give life term, not death penalty, to convict Sajjan Kumar?

Hindustan Times  

Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar was sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday by a special court in Delhi in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. **EDS: FILE IMAGE** New Delhi: In this Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 file image Congress leader Sajjan Kumar appears in the Patiala House Court in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, in New Delhi. Kumar …

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life in 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life in 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case

Op India  

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Sajjan Kumar, ex-Congress MP, gets life imprisonment in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sajjan Kumar, ex-Congress MP, gets life imprisonment in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Tuesday awarded life imprisonment to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a murder case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Special judge Kaveri Baweja pronounced the judgment for the alleged killing of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh on November 1, 1984. Who is Sajjan Kumar? The court on February 12 convicted Kumar for the …

1984 Anti Sikh Riots: Delhi Court Awards Life Sentence To Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar In Murder Case
3 weeks, 3 days ago

1984 Anti Sikh Riots: Delhi Court Awards Life Sentence To Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar In Murder Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Tuesday awarded life sentence to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with murder of a man and his son residing in West Delhi area during the 1984 Anti Sikh riots.Special judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Courts passed the order. A Delhi Court on Tuesday awarded life sentence to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in …

Anti-Sikh riots case: Sajjan Kumar to spend life in jail, rules Delhi court
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Anti-Sikh riots case: Sajjan Kumar to spend life in jail, rules Delhi court

Firstpost  

The complainant, Jaswant’s wife, along with the prosecution, had requested the harshest punishment in India– the death penalty– for Kumar In this file photo, Congress leader Sajjan Kumar is seen outside the Patiala House Court, in New Delhi. PTI Sajjan Kumar has been given a life imprisonment sentence in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. Kumar, currently lodged in Tihar jail, is …

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar awarded life imprisonment by special court
3 weeks, 3 days ago

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar awarded life imprisonment by special court

Hindustan Times  

Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar was on Tuesday awarded life imprisonment by a special court for the murder of a father-son duo in Delhi's Saraswsti Vihar during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. In this December 2018 file photo, Congress leader Sajjan Kumar is seen outside the Patiala House Court of New Delhi. Reacting to the verdict, Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee …

Sajjan Kumar, ex-Congress MP, sentenced to life in jail in anti-Sikh riots case
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sajjan Kumar, ex-Congress MP, sentenced to life in jail in anti-Sikh riots case

India Today  

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the killings of two Sikhs during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi. This marks the second life sentence for Kumar, who is already serving time for his involvement in the Delhi Cantonment riots case. We will appeal to the govt to go to a higher …

Delhi court to decide on AAP Amanatullah Khan's pre-arrest bail plea on Feb 25
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Delhi court to decide on AAP Amanatullah Khan's pre-arrest bail plea on Feb 25

Hindustan Times  

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Delhi court to decide on AAP leader Amanatullan Khan's pre-arrest bail plea on Feb 25
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Delhi court to decide on AAP leader Amanatullan Khan's pre-arrest bail plea on Feb 25

New Indian Express  

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No Relief For BJP Leader PC George For Calling 'All Muslims Terrorist' As Kerala HC Refuses Bail
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No Relief For BJP Leader PC George For Calling 'All Muslims Terrorist' As Kerala HC Refuses Bail

ABP News  

The Kerala High Court on Friday refused to grant anticipatory bail to Bharatiya Janata Party leader PC George in a hate speech case. The court said the BJP leader had violated bail conditions of a similar case in 2022 while refusing the bail. Refusing the bail, the court said since the petitioner violated bail conditions of the previous case, "if …

1984 anti-Sikh Riots: Delhi Court to announce Sajjan Kumar's sentence on Feb 25
1 month ago

1984 anti-Sikh Riots: Delhi Court to announce Sajjan Kumar's sentence on Feb 25

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Friday reserved for February 25 the order on the quantum of sentence against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a murder case relating to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. In a murder case involving the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, a Delhi court on Friday postponed the decision on Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's punishment till February 25. The court on …

'Essentially A Conviction Order' : Supreme Court Judge Raises Concerns About Delhi HC's Long Orders In Anticipatory Bail Applications
1 month ago

'Essentially A Conviction Order' : Supreme Court Judge Raises Concerns About Delhi HC's Long Orders In Anticipatory Bail Applications

Live Law  

While dealing with a bail matter, Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court today expressed strong disapproval of Delhi High Court orders disposing of anticipatory bail pleas running into 30-40 pages. High Court writing 30-40 pages while disposing of anticipatory bail is hinting the trial court that here is reason for you to convict. Vide the impugned 34-page order of …

Supreme Court denies bail to Arun Gawli in Shiv Sena corporator murder case
1 month ago

Supreme Court denies bail to Arun Gawli in Shiv Sena corporator murder case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday denied bail to gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, who is serving life imprisonment in a murder case. Arun Gawli, who is undergoing life imprisonment for the 2007 murder of Mumbai Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsandekar, claims to have complied with all the conditions of the 2006 remission policy. The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on …

Prosecution seeks death penalty for 1984 riots convict: Rarest of rare crime
1 month ago

Prosecution seeks death penalty for 1984 riots convict: Rarest of rare crime

India Today  

The prosecution has sought the death penalty for former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, convicted last week by a Delhi court in a case related to the killing of two Sikhs during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. In its written submission, the prosecution argued that the case was graver than the Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case, as it involved the deliberate …

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case: Death Penalty Sought for Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar
1 month ago

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case: Death Penalty Sought for Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The prosecution in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case on Tuesday sought the death penalty for former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, who has been convicted of murdering a father-son duo in the national capital. The Rouse Avenue court on February 12 convicted the Congress leader in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. It was also submitted that a case in …

1984 anti-sikh riots: Prosecution seeks death penalty for former MP Sajjan Kumar
1 month ago

1984 anti-sikh riots: Prosecution seeks death penalty for former MP Sajjan Kumar

The Hindu  

The prosecution in the 1984 anti-sikh riots case sought the death penalty for former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar on Tuesday, who is convicted murdering a father-son duo in Delhi’s Saraswati Vihar area. The Rouse Avenue court on February 12, Convicted Kumar in a 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case. It was also submitted that a case in which Kumar was convicted by …

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Prosecution seeks death penalty for former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar
1 month ago

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Prosecution seeks death penalty for former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar

Live Mint  

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: The prosecution has sought the Death penalty for former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, ANI reported. Sajjan Kumar is already serving a life sentence in another 1984 anti-Sikh riots case in Delhi Cantonment. On February 12, a Delhi court convicted Sajjan Kumar in connection with the murder of two individuals during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Saraswati …

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Prosecution seeks death penalty for Sajjan Kumar in murder case
1 month ago

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Prosecution seeks death penalty for Sajjan Kumar in murder case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have sought the death penalty for former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, convicted in the case of murder of a father-son duo during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, terming it a “rarest of rare” crime. The prosecution filed a written submission before Special Judge Kaveri Baweja at Rouse Avenue Court, asserting that Kumar’s role in the killings of …

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots | Ensure Petitions Against Acquittals Are Filed Within 6 Weeks: Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police
1 month ago

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots | Ensure Petitions Against Acquittals Are Filed Within 6 Weeks: Supreme Court Tells Delhi Police

Live Law  

The Delhi Police today informed the Supreme Court that it would be filing Special Leave Petitions in six cases where the accused in the 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots were acquitted. Although the Delhi police filed appeals against acquittals, the Delhi High Court dismissed them on delay. The bench was informed that before the High Court, 8 appeals were filed challenging the …

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The Hindu  

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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Delhi HC seeks Amanatullah Khan's stand on ED plea in money laundering case
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Delhi HC seeks Amanatullah Khan's stand on ED plea in money laundering case

New Indian Express  

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Delhi Court finds Sajjan Kumar guilty in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Court finds Sajjan Kumar guilty in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A special court on Wednesday found former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar guilty in a case of killing a father-son duo during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of the Rouse Avenue Court delivered the verdict and scheduled the sentencing arguments for February 18. The prosecution said on November 1, 1984, a mob allegedly led by Kumar …

1984 Anti Sikh Riots: Delhi Court Convicts Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar In Murder Case
1 month, 1 week ago

1984 Anti Sikh Riots: Delhi Court Convicts Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar In Murder Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Wednesday convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with murder of a man and his son residing in West Delhi area during the 1984 Anti Sikh riots. Further investigation in the matter revealed that the victims, sister­-in­-law of the complainant along with both the deceased were present at the house when a violent mob consisting …

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court convicts ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in dual murder case
1 month, 1 week ago

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court convicts ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in dual murder case

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Wednesday convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a dual murder case stemming from 1984 anti-Sikh riots. “Prosecution has been able to prove its case against the accused beyond reasonable doubt,” Special Judge Kaveri Baweja said, convicting Kumar for offences of murder, rioting, dacoity, arson etc. The case relates to killing of one S. Jaswant Singh …

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar Found Guilty In Anti-Sikh Riots Case, Sentencing On Feb 18
1 month, 1 week ago

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar Found Guilty In Anti-Sikh Riots Case, Sentencing On Feb 18

ABP News  

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the murders of two persons in Saraswati Vihar area during the anti-Sikh riots. Though Punjabi Bagh police station registered the case initially, a special investigation team later took over the investigation. According to the prosecution, a huge mob, armed with deadly weapons, …

Ex Congress Leader Sajjan Kumar Convicted in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case
1 month, 1 week ago

Ex Congress Leader Sajjan Kumar Convicted in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case

Deccan Chronicle  

A Delhi court on Wednesday convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar of murder in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, declaring him part of an unlawful assembly responsible for the deaths of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, who pronounced the verdict, said that Kumar, having instigated and led the mob, could face the death penalty …

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court convicts ex-Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for killing Jaswant Singh, his son Tarundeep
1 month, 1 week ago

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court convicts ex-Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for killing Jaswant Singh, his son Tarundeep

Live Mint  

Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar was found guilty in the murder case of a father and son, during the anti-Sikh riots of 1984, on Wednesday. The verdict was announced by the Rouse Avenue Court as it deliberated over the murder of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Kumar is already serving life imprisonment in …

Ex-MP Sajjan Kumar convicted in 1984 riots case related to murder of 2 Sikhs
1 month, 1 week ago

Ex-MP Sajjan Kumar convicted in 1984 riots case related to murder of 2 Sikhs

India Today  

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar was on Wednesday convicted by a Delhi court related to the killings of two Sikhs in Delhi during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Kumar, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail after his conviction in another murder case related to the riots, was accused of leading a mob and instigating it to kill Jaswant Singh and …

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