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1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Delhi Court Acquits Former Congress Leader Sajjan Kumar
Court's shocking decision due to lack of evidence; justice still awaited after 40 years
Delhi: The Delhi Rouse Avenue Court has acquitted former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in the Janakpuri and Vikaspuri violence cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Two Sikh individuals were killed in this violence. Special Judge Dig Vijay Singh stated that the court gave this decision due to a lack of concrete evidence.
In 1984, anti-Sikh riots erupted across the country after the assassination of then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In the violence that took place in the Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas of Delhi, Sohan Singh and his son-in-law Avtar Singh were murdered. Sajjan Kumar was accused of inciting the mob in this case. However, during the trial, Sajjan Kumar repeatedly stated that he was innocent and had no involvement in the violence.
The court stated that most of the witnesses' testimonies were hearsay and the accused's name was not mentioned for three decades. Therefore, the evidence is not reliable and does not prove the accused's presence or involvement. The victim's family has demanded justice and is likely to appeal this decision.
This decision was made on January 22, 2026, and the detailed order will be issued soon. Thousands of Sikh citizens were killed in the 1984 riots, and many cases are still pending.
Court's shocking decision due to lack of evidence; justice still awaited after 40 years
Delhi: The Delhi Rouse Avenue Court has acquitted former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in the Janakpuri and Vikaspuri violence cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Two Sikh individuals were killed in this violence. Special Judge Dig Vijay Singh stated that the court gave this decision due to a lack of concrete evidence.
In 1984, anti-Sikh riots erupted across the country after the assassination of then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In the violence that took place in the Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas of Delhi, Sohan Singh and his son-in-law Avtar Singh were murdered. Sajjan Kumar was accused of inciting the mob in this case. However, during the trial, Sajjan Kumar repeatedly stated that he was innocent and had no involvement in the violence.
The court stated that most of the witnesses' testimonies were hearsay and the accused's name was not mentioned for three decades. Therefore, the evidence is not reliable and does not prove the accused's presence or involvement. The victim's family has demanded justice and is likely to appeal this decision.
This decision was made on January 22, 2026, and the detailed order will be issued soon. Thousands of Sikh citizens were killed in the 1984 riots, and many cases are still pending.
Delhi: The Delhi Rouse Avenue Court has acquitted former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in the Janakpuri and Vikaspuri violence cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Two Sikh individuals were killed in this violence. Special Judge Dig Vijay Singh stated that the court gave this decision due to a lack of concrete evidence.
In 1984, anti-Sikh riots erupted across the country after the assassination of then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In the violence that took place in the Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas of Delhi, Sohan Singh and his son-in-law Avtar Singh were murdered. Sajjan Kumar was accused of inciting the mob in this case. However, during the trial, Sajjan Kumar repeatedly stated that he was innocent and had no involvement in the violence.
The court stated that most of the witnesses' testimonies were hearsay and the accused's name was not mentioned for three decades. Therefore, the evidence is not reliable and does not prove the accused's presence or involvement. The victim's family has demanded justice and is likely to appeal this decision.
This decision was made on January 22, 2026, and the detailed order will be issued soon. Thousands of Sikh citizens were killed in the 1984 riots, and many cases are still pending.
