Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Delhi HC Admits Sajjan Kumar's Appeal, HC Asks Centre on Kamal Nath's Role in 1984 Riots
The Delhi High Court has accepted former MP Sajjan Kumar's appeal against his conviction in a 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case.
In a separate development, the court has asked the central government and police to respond to a plea by city minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
Sirsa wants a police report produced that supposedly shows Congress leader Kamal Nath was present during a 1984 riot at Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib.
Sirsa wants Nath arrested for his alleged role in the riots, but Nath denies the charges and was never named in the initial police report.
Delhi HC admits Sajjan Kumar's appeal against conviction in 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case
HC seeks response from Centre and police on Manjinder Singh Sirsa's plea regarding Kamal Nath's role in 1984 riots
Sirsa seeks production of report mentioning Nath's presence at Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib riot, Nath's arrest
HC sets next hearing for January 28, 2026 for Sajjan Kumar's plea, January 15, 2026 for Sirsa's plea
- Who
- Sajjan Kumar, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Kamal Nath
- What
- Sajjan Kumar's appeal accepted, Sirsa seeks Nath's arrest in 1984 riots
- When
- November 18, 2023 (HC hearing), 1984 (riots)
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- Sirsa alleges Nath's involvement in 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Kumar challenges conviction
Sirsa's Stance
Nath's Stance
Nath's Presence
Sirsa's Stance
Sirsa claims Nath was present at the riot scene
Nath's Stance
Nath denies the charges
- Case
- 1984 Anti-Sikh riots
- Convicted Person
- Sajjan Kumar
- Plea Filed By
- Manjinder Singh Sirsa
- Next Hearing (Kumar)
- January 28, 2026
- Next Hearing (Sirsa)
- January 15, 2026
Sources
1984 riots: HC asks Centre, police to reply to Sirsa’s plea over report on ‘Kamal Nath’s presence’
1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Delhi HC Admits Appeal of Former MP Sajjan Kumar, Seeks Response on Suspension of Sentence
