The Delhi court has scheduled the next hearing for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case involving Congress leader Jagdish Tytler on January 28. This development follows a postponement by Special Judge Jitendra Singh after a brief session on Monday, which saw Tytler appearing in person.
The case revolves around the harrowing events at Gurdwara Pul Bangash in Delhi, where three Sikh individuals were tragically killed during the riots that swept through the city in November 1984. The court has recently completed recording the testimony of Lakhvinder Kaur, the widow of Badal Singh, one of the victims allegedly slain by a mob purportedly incited by Tytler at the site.
In 2023, formal charges including murder and other serious offenses were laid against Tytler, marking a significant development in this long-standing case. A key witness provided testimony that Tytler had driven to the gurdwara in a white car on November 1, 1984, and purportedly played a role in provoking the mob that led to the violent deaths.
Tytler, who has denied any involvement in the riots, was granted anticipatory bail by a sessions court last year. The bail was set with stringent conditions, including a personal bond and a surety of Rs 1 lakh each, alongside orders preventing him from tampering with evidence or traveling abroad without the court’s permission.
The prosecution has charged Tytler under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), highlighting charges such as rioting, abetment, and murder. These charges point to the gravity of the allegations and the complex judicial scrutiny that the case continues to warrant.
