1984 Anti-Sikh Riots

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Advocate Vikas Singh, appearing on Kumar's behalf, contended that his client is not involved in any cases pertaining to 1984 anti-Sikh riot case. (Photo: PTI | File)

1984 anti-Sikh riot: SC to hear Kumar's plea challenging his conviction next year

Sajjan Kumar, 73, who is lodged in jail, resigned from the Congress party after he was convicted and awarded life term by the high court.

05 Aug 2019 4:43 PM

A division bench headed by Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde and also comprising Justice B R Gavai, passed the order, on a bail plea moved by the convict. (Photo: File)

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC refuses to grant bail to Sajjan Kumar

Two weeks after Kumar was awarded life sentence in connection with the riots case, Kumar surrendered at the Karkardooma District Court.

05 Aug 2019 1:24 PM

Modi also attacked the RJD for having allegedly promoted criminalization during its stint in power and 'failure' to come up with innovations aimed at improving the living standards of the poor. (Photo: ANI twitter)

How can national security not be an issue? asks PM Modi

He also came down heavily on Lalu Prasads RJD, the Congress ally in Bihar which he did not mention by name.

15 May 2019 12:35 PM

'We all have made our position very clear and that is the 1984 happenings were a terrible tragedy and should never have happened,' he said. (Photo: File)

Pitroda's comments on 1984 riots 'out of line'; he must apologise: Rahul

The Congress quickly distanced itself from Pitroda, who is chief of Overseas Congress and an advisor to Rahul.

11 May 2019 8:56 AM

Pitroda blames 'bad hindi' for his 'so what' remark on 1984 anti-Sikh riots

His apology came after BJP leaders, Sikh groups and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Pitroada.

10 May 2019 7:40 PM

Hundreds of Sikhs were torched after throwing petrol diesel on them, burning tires were put around their necks and Congress is saying 'so what', PM Modi took a swipe at the Congress. (Photo: ANI)

'Hua so hua': PM tears into Congress's Pitroda remark on 1984 anti-Sikh riots

The Congress attaches no value to human lives lost in riots, Modi said.

10 May 2019 2:11 PM

The Delhi High court on Monday deferred hearing in an appeal case filed by anti-Sikh riots convicts Naresh Sehrawat and Yashpal Singh, to May 20. (Photo: File)

Delhi HC defers hearing appeal filed by anti-Sikh riots convicts to May 20

Sehrawat and Singh were held guilty of murdering of two Sikhs in South Delhi's Mahipalpur area during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

22 Apr 2019 7:40 PM

AAP leader Alka Lamba on Friday dropped subtle hints about her inclination to join back Congress. (Photo: File)

AAP leader Alka Lamba hints at returning to Congress

However, Lamba has not made any official announcement regarding her exit from AAP.

15 Mar 2019 7:03 PM

1984 riots: Sajjan Kumar instigated mob to kill Sikhs, victim reiterates before court

Kaur further said that the next morning, they were attacked in which here son and her father were killed.

07 Mar 2019 8:16 PM

The SIT has been asked to submit its report in six months, an official statement said on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

UP govt forms SIT to investigate 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Kanpur

About 2,800 Sikhs were killed across India during the pogrom that broke out after Indira Gandhi's assassination on October 31, 1984.

06 Feb 2019 9:33 AM

As Jagdish Tytler was seen in the front rows, Akali Dal accused Congress of having 'no respect for sentiments of Sikhs'. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'No respect for Sikhs': Row over Jagdish Tytler's presence at Congress event

Jagdish Tytler was seen sitting in the front row at event where Sheila Dikshit took over as Delhi Congress chief.

16 Jan 2019 3:17 PM

Sajjan Kumar surrendered before a trial court on December 31, 2018 to serve his sentence in accordance with high court's December 17 judgement. (Photo: PTI | File)

SC notice to CBI on 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar's appeal

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Ashok Bhushan and S K Kaul also issued notice on Sajjan Kumar's bail plea.

14 Jan 2019 11:54 AM

PM Modi released a commemorative coin as part of the 350th birth anniversary celebrations of 10th Sikh guru Guru Gobind Singh. (Photo: ANI)

‘A mistake took place in 1947’: PM’s Kartarpur dig at Congress

After releasing coin on Guru Gobind Singh, PM Modi slammed Congress for 1984 riots that happened after Indira Gandhi's assassination.

13 Jan 2019 2:34 PM

Phoolka has been fighting the legal battle for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims. (Photo: File)

Converting anti-corruption movement into party in 2012 was wrong: Phoolka targets AAP

Phoolka said his resignation as MLA has not been accepted by the Speaker of Punjab Assembly.

04 Jan 2019 7:14 PM

The Saamna editorial has asked the BJP to apologise to kar sevaks who died in the Ram Mandir agitation.

If Ram temple cannot be built now, then when: Shiv Sena

Mr Modi has adopted a completely contrary position on this issue.

04 Jan 2019 4:21 AM

Sajjan Kumar was convicted and sentenced in killing of 5 Sikhs in Raj Nagar part-I area of Palam Colony in southwest Delhi on November 1-2, 1984, and burning down of gurudwara in Raj Nagar part II. (Photo: File)

Sajjan Kumar, convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, surrenders before court

73-year-old ex-Congress leader was sentenced to life for 'remainder of his natural life' by Delhi HC on Dec 17.

31 Dec 2018 2:47 PM

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has to surrender before Karkardooma Court or Tihar jail authorities on December 31. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sajjan Kumar, convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots, likely to surrender today

HS Phhoolka said, 'This is a very big victory for entire nation, as a mass murderer is going to be punished after years.'

31 Dec 2018 12:12 PM

The 73-year-old former Congress leader was sentenced to life for the "remainder of his natural life" by the Delhi High Court on December 17 in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. (Photo: PTI)

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Sajjan Kumar likely to surrender before court on Dec 31

‘We will comply with the high court's judgment,’ his counsel Anil Kumar Sharma told PTI.

27 Dec 2018 4:11 PM

‘A Prime Minister of India represents all communities, be it Hindus, Muslims or Sikhs,’ said the protestors as they blackened the word ‘Rajiv’ on the signboard. (Photo: ANI)

Sikh protestors deface Rajiv Chowk signboard in Delhi’s Connaught Place

Protestors, comprising both men and women, demanded that Rajiv Chowk be renamed after Shaheed Bhagat Singh.

26 Dec 2018 5:21 PM

'What has happened in the Assembly and later was like rubbing salt on the wounds of the anti-Sikh riot victims,' Shah said without elaborating. (Photo: File)

'AAP rubbing salt on wounds of victims of 1984 riots,' says Amit Shah

Amit Shah also accused Congress chief Rahul Gandhi of supporting illegal migrants.

23 Dec 2018 8:25 PM

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