Former MP Sajjan Kumar Receives Life Sentence in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case

Delhi court sentences former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment for the murder of Jaswant Singh and his son during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Judge cited Kumar's age, health, and conduct as reasons for not imposing the death penalty. His appeal is pending before the Supreme Court.

A Delhi court has sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment in connection with a murder case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

The special judge ruled against the death penalty due to Kumar's advanced age of 80 and health considerations, despite acknowledging the brutality of the crime.

Kumar's ongoing appeals are before the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court concerning his previous convictions and challenges to acquittals.

(With inputs from agencies.)