1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case: Convict Sajjan Kumar Moves Application Before Delhi High Court Seeking 30 Days Time to Surrender
Congress leader and one of the convicts in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, Sajjan Kumar today moved an application before Delhi High Court seeking 30 days time to surrender. As per reports, the court will hear the application tomorrow.
New Delhi, December 20: Congress leader and one of the convicts in the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case, Sajjan Kumar today moved an application before Delhi High Court seeking 30 days time to surrender. As per reports, the court will hear the application tomorrow. However, HS Phoolka, an advocate representing victims in the case said that they would oppose that application tomorrow. Meanwhile, one of the witnesses in the case, pertaining to the killings in Delhi Cantt, has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court. Sajjan Kumar, Convicted in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case, Resigns From Congress.
In the caveat, the witness has demanded that if Kumar challenges the life imprisonment awarded by the Delhi High Court, then the top court should also hear the victims before taking a final decision. Phoolka has a different opinion regarding the caveat. He said, “I've advised victims not to move SC bcos if both sides file appeal, the court will hear in detail. We should rather press for dismissal of Sajjan Kumar's appeal at the earliest. Life imprisonment till death is better punishment than death sentence.”
Meanwhile, the Congress leader on Thursday appeared before the Patiala House Court for hearing in the second case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the recommendation of Nanavati Commission. Kumar is facing trial on charges of murder and rioting in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case pertaining to killing in Delhi's Sultanpuri.
The court today adjourned the matter for hearing on January 22. The hearing was adjourned as Sajjan Kumar's main counsel Anil Sharma didn't appear before Patiala House Court today for cross-examination of witnesses in the case. Earlier this month, on December 17, the Delhi High Court, while hearing the first case, convicted and sentenced Kumar to life imprisonment.
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