1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC refuses interim bail to Sajjan Kumar
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant interim relief to former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, undergoing jail sentence for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, and said his petition will be heard again after Holi vacation.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): With the memories of Sikh massacres in 1984 revived with the recent court verdict and conviction of a senior Congress leader, the presence of Jagdish Tytler, another 1984 riots accused, in the ceremony on Wednesday which marked Sheila Dikshit taking charge as Congress chief can only but trigger fresh controversy.
Supreme Court takes up Sajjan Kumar's plea against conviction, issues notice to CBI
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) :The Supreme Court Monday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the plea of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar challenging a Delhi High Court order sentencing him to life term in connection with a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, media reports said.
1984 riots: Sajjan Kumar surrenders in Delhi court
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IBNS): Sajjan Kumar, who was recently convicted for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, surrendered in a Delhi court on Monday.
Delhi HC rejects Sajjan Kumar's plea seeking more time to surrender
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IBNS): The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected the plea seeking more time to surrender by former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who has been convicted in the 1984 anti-Sikh riot, media reports said.
1984 riots: Sajjan Kumar seeks 30 days to surrender
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): Found guilty in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case and sentenced to life imprisonment, Sajjan Kumar has sought 30 days from the Delhi High Court to surrender, media reports said.
Rahul Gandhi refuses to comment on Sajjan sentencing
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday refused to comment on Sajjan Kumar's conviction and sentencing in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
Sajjan Kumar resigns from primary membership of Congress
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): Sajjan Kumar, who is a convict in the1984 riots, has resigned from the primary membership of the Congress on Tuesday.
Convicted leader Sajjan Kumar resigns from Congress' primary membership
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): A day after getting convicted in the 1984 anti-Sikh riot case, Congress leader Sajjan Kumar resigned from his party's primary membership on Tuesday, media reports said.
Sajjan Kumar verdict: Political leaders welcome sentence
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): The Delhi High Court on Monday sent convicted Congress leader Sajjan Kumar to jail "for the remainder of his natural life" in the 1984 anti-Sikh riot case, annulling his acquittal by a lower court earlier.
1984 anti-Sikh riot: Delhi HC convicts Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, sentences him to life term
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): The Delhi High Court on Monday convicted Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riot case, annulling his acquittal by a lower court earlier. He was sentenced for life by the court.
1984 anti-Sikh riot: Delhi HC to deliver verdict on plea challenging Sajjan Kumar's acquittal
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): The Delhi High Court on Monday will deliver a verdict on the plea challenging the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riot case, media reports said.