1984 anti-Sikh riot case: Congress leader Sajjan Kumar did not get relief, SC nod for release

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar: The Supreme Court has refused to postpone the sentence of Congress leaders Sajjan Kumar and Balwan Khokhar, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment within the 1984 Sikh riot case. The courtroom has stated that it’s going to maintain a last listening to on the enchantment of each in opposition to the sentence in July. If the listening to does not happen then each can request the courtroom to postpone the sentence.

On December 17, 2018, Delhi High Court had sentenced Sajjan Kumar to life in jail in a riot case. Besides, the sentence given to another convicts together with Balwan Khokhar by the decrease courtroom was upheld. The case through which these individuals have been punished is of the homicide of 5 Sikhs in Raj Nagar space of ​​Delhi.

Have already demanded release

Even earlier than this, Sajjan Kumar had sought bail from the Supreme Court a number of instances. But the courtroom has refused this. In 2021, Sajjan had additionally filed a bail petition citing ailing well being. He had additionally sought permission for remedy at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram at his personal expense. But on September 3, 2021, the Supreme Court, whereas rejecting the petition, had stated, “You are guilty of a heinous crime. Do not expect VIP facilities. If the jail authorities and doctors feel necessary, they will take you to the hospital.”

Sentence was pronounced in 2018

On December 17, 2018, Delhi High Court had sentenced Balwan Khokhar and Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment. During this time, other than former Navy officer Bhagmal, the High Court had upheld the sentence given by the trial courtroom to former Congress councilor Balwan Khokhar, Girdhari Lal and two others. Sajjan Kumar surrendered in Karkardooma Court on 31 December 2018.