1984 anti-Sikh riots

Sajjan Kumar convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, gets life imprisonment

The Delhi High Court on Monday convicted Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. The HC has reversed the earlier trial court's judgement in which he had been acquitted in the case.

Dec 17, 2018, 10:39 AM IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi HC to pronounce verdict on Monday

The convicts had challenged their conviction and sentencing by the trial court in May 2013. 

Dec 15, 2018, 19:51 PM IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi High Court upholds conviction of 88 people by trial court

As many as 2,800 Sikhs were killed in the violence, 2,100 of whom hailed from Delhi.

Nov 28, 2018, 14:57 PM IST

Arun Jaitley targets Indira Gandhi in ‘legacy of 1984’ post, says 'Operation Blue Star a historic blunder'

In a Facebook post, Jaitley said that the year would always be known as “amongst the worst for Indian governance”.

Nov 21, 2018, 18:55 PM IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Yashpal Singh awarded death penalty, Naresh Sherawat gets jail for life

A Delhi court on Tuesday awarded death sentence to Yashpal Singh and life imprisonment to Naresh Sherawat, both convicted in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Nov 20, 2018, 16:35 PM IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Witness identifies Congress leader Sajjan Kumar during statement

The witness, Cham Kaur, identified Kumar before Delhi's Patiala House Court. 

Nov 16, 2018, 19:15 PM IST

Harsimrat, Sukhbir Badal detained amid SAD’s protest over 1984 anti-Sikh riots

The march, led by the Badals, began from Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib and the protesters were stopped near Parliament Street police station in central Delhi.

Nov 03, 2018, 15:39 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal protest against 1984 anti-Sikh riots turns violent in Delhi

Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal was detained following clashes between protestors and cops.

Nov 03, 2018, 13:44 PM IST

Some Congress leaders were involved in 1984 riots, admits Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

SAD attacked Punjab CM Amarinder Singh for coming out in defense of Rahul Gandhi over his latest remarks on 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Aug 27, 2018, 18:56 PM IST

Retd Justice Dhingra to head 1984 anti-Sikh riots probe committee, submit interim report to SC in two months

The committee has been directed to file an interim report within two months in the Supreme Court.

Jan 11, 2018, 20:31 PM IST

Supreme Court forms fresh SIT to re-investigate 186 anti-Sikh riot cases

A bench led by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra asked the Centre to propose names for consideration within a few hours in order to hasten their appointment in the new SIT.

Jan 11, 2018, 07:01 AM IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC appoints panel to examine 241 cases

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed a panel to examine the justification for closure of 241 anti-Sikh riot cases.

Aug 16, 2017, 18:22 PM IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Getting threats from Jagdish Tytler, says Abhishek Verma

Jagdish Tytler is accused of leading a mob in Pul Bangash area in 1984 that led to the killing of three Sikhs.

Jul 06, 2017, 16:10 PM IST

HC grants bail to 1984 anti-Sikh riots case convict

A vacation bench of Justices Manmohan and Yogesh Khanna released retired naval officer Captain Bhagmal on bail till July four on the ground that he has to undergo a surgery.

Jun 30, 2017, 17:37 PM IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Will Jagdish Tytler undergo lie-detector test? Decision today

The Delhi court on Friday will pronounce its order on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) plea, seeking permission to conduct a lie-detector test on Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Jun 02, 2017, 08:48 AM IST

Canada PM Justin Trudeau at 'Khalistan event'; India lodges protest

On April 30, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed a parade for `Khalsa Day`, which included floats glorifying Sikh militant leaders.

May 12, 2017, 11:02 AM IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots probe: Centre files status report in SC

Anti-Sikh riots that broke out after the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had claimed 2,733 lives in Delhi alone.

Feb 20, 2017, 20:30 PM IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets anticipatory bail

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar was on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Dec 21, 2016, 16:34 PM IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots: AAP leader HS Phoolka demands immediate arrest of Jagdish Tytler, Sajjan Kumar

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Supreme Court lawyer H S Phoolka today demanded immediate arrest of Congress leaders Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar for their alleged role in 1984 riots and said that they are being saved by the political parties for their "vested interests." 

Nov 24, 2016, 20:28 PM IST

'Modi government trying to save 1984 anti-Sikh riot accused'

Senior AAP leader H S Phoolka on Wednesday alleged that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government and SAD of trying to save those accused, including Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, in the 1984 anti-Sikh riot case.

Nov 03, 2016, 11:43 AM IST