1984 Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi HC admits appeal of former MP Sajjan Kumar, seeks response on suspension of sentence

New Delhi, November 19, 2025 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday admitted the appeal moved by Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. He has challenged his conviction and life sentences in the 1984 Anti Sikh riots case.

He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in a case linked to the killing of two persons in the Saraswati Vihar area on November 1, 1984. This case is linked to the killing of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh.

Division bench of justices Vivek Chaudhary and Manoj Jain admitted the appeal and sought a response from the Investigation agency on the plea for suspension of sentence. The bench has listed the matter for hearing the plea on suspension

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