Sajjan Kumar Faces Maximum Sentence in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Conviction

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar faces life imprisonment or a death sentence after a Delhi court convicted him for murder during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The case relates to the deaths of Jaswant Singh and his son. The sentencing is scheduled for February 18, with more details awaited.

In a significant legal development, former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar is potentially facing the harshest of penalties after a Delhi court convicted him in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Convicted of murder, Kumar could now face either a life sentence or the death penalty.

The ruling stems from his involvement in the killings of Jaswant Singh and his son during the violent riots that erupted in the aftermath of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination. Kumar's conviction highlights the judicial focus on delivering justice for the decades-old atrocities against the Sikh community.

Kumar's sentencing is slated for February 18, as the court awaits a detailed judgment. Meanwhile, his appeals against convictions continue to be reviewed at the higher judicial platforms, reflecting the ongoing legal battles linked with one of the darkest chapters in India's history.

(With inputs from agencies.)