1984 Sikh Genocide

November 1984 Sikh Massacre: Argument finished in case against Sajjan Kumar, Court reserves verdict

New Delhi, India (April 03, 2013): It is learnt that the arguments in a case against Indian politician Sajjan Kumar for his role in organizing massacre of Sikhs in November 1984 in Delhi, were concluded by the lawyers of all the parties on April 03, 2013 in the court of Session Judge Mr. J.R. Aryan.

Obama Administration Condemns 1984 Violence Against Sikhs – Fails To Take Position On “Sikh Genocide”

New York (April 2, 2013): In response to the Sikh Rights group’s Genocide Petition tabled before Obama Administration in December 2012, the White House condemned the 1984 systematic violence against Sikhs, a religious minority in India.

Official White House Response to recognize Sikh Genocide -30000+ Killed in India during November 1984

Washington, United States (April 02, 2013): It is learnt that the White House has responded to a petition moved by Human Rights and advocacy group "Sikhs for Justice" (SJF), seeking recognition to the fact of Sikh genocide 1984. During November 1984 thousands of innocent Sikhs were massacred during a state-sponsored genocide of Sikhs in Delhi and elsewhere in India.

CBI concluded arguments against Sajjan Kumar & five others in November 1984 Sikh carnage case

New Delhi, India (March 23, 2013): As per media reports the CBI today concluded it's arguments in the trial of an Indian politician leader Sajjan Kumar and five others in a November 1984 genocidal violence related case. The agency opposed the defence arguments and said the nature and extent of crime shows the vast network and larger conspiracy behind it.

CBI defends Sikh Genocide 1984 accused Jagdish Tytler and opposes plea of victims for opening investigations

New Delhi, India (March 20, 2013): As per media reports India’s premier investigative agency the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on March 20, 2013 opposed ...

Case against Sajjan Kumar – Delhi police secured adjournment alleging security reasons; Sikhs protested outside Delhi court

New Delhi, India (March 20, 2013): It is learnt that on March 18, 2013 the CBI was scheduled to conclude it's arguments in a November 1984 case against Indian politician Sajjan Kumar but the Delhi police was able to secure the adjournment of the issue citing security reasons. The trial of this case is being held at a court in Delhi.

India – Delhi Police tried to shield November 1984 Sikh massacre accused, says CBI

New Delhi, India (March 16, 2013): It is learnt that on March 16, 2013 in its final arguments before the court in the November 1984 Sikh carnage related case against Indian politician Sajjan Kumar and five others, the CBI maintained that the Delhi Police had failed to act against the main culprits and had tried to shield the accused.

CBI rebuts arguments of Sajjan Kumar & others; Says Bibi Jagdish Kaur is a credible witness to 1984 Sikh massacre

New Delhi (March 15, 2013): According to media reports on March 14, 2013 the CBI rebutted the arguments made by Congress leader Sajjan Kumar and other accused persons in a November 1984 case in which they are facing trial, the CBI.

AISSF to file Sikh Genocide petition before U.N. – Launches 1984 – Yes It’s Genocide campaign to Collect Signatures

Amritsar (March 13, 2013): Sikh Rights group’s All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ) launched a nationwide campaign “1984 - Yes, It’s Genocide” to collect “Million Signatures” in support of the Sikh “Genocide Petition” to be filed before the United Nations in November. A website (www.1984YesitsGenocide.org) is launched to connect the Sikh community worldwide to collect online signatures.

2nd phase of Sikh Insaaf Lehar to begin on March 13 – Signatures campaign to seek justice for Sikh genocide victims

Amritsar, Punjab (March 13, 2013): It is learnt that the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) shall begin the second phase of Sikh Insaaf Lehar on March 13, 2013 after performing ardas at Akal Takht Sahib.

Sikh genocide 1984 survivors & AISSF to protest outside Sonia Gandhi’s house on March 09

New Delhi, India (February 28, 2013): It is learnt that the families of the victims of Sikh genocide 1984 held a protest outside Karkardooma CBI court in Delhi on February 26, 2013 against the denial of justice the victims and survivors of the November 1984 massacres.

Case against Sajjan Kumar – Delhi Court could not hear concluding arguments by CBI due to lawyer’s strike; Next date is March 16

New Delhi, India (February 27, 2013): As per media reports a court at Delhi could not hear the final arguments of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a November 1984 related case on February 26, 2013 because of a day-long strike by lawyers at Karkardooma court. In this case  Indian politician Sajjan Kumar and five others are facing trial.

November 1984 Sikh carnage – CBI to conclude arguments against Sajjan Kumar; Case expected to conclude soon

New Delhi, India  (February 26, 2013): As per media reports a Delhi court is scheduled  hear a November 1984 case against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar. The case is related to massacre of Sikhs in first week of November 1984 in which thousands of Sikhs were burnt alive or otherwise killed by mobs. 

Sikh Genocide 1984 survivors staged protest in New Delhi; Court reportedly irked by delay in CBI arguments

New Delhi, India (February 20, 2013): On February 19, 2013 a Delhi court reportedly took strong exception to the CBI’s failure to advance final arguments in a November 1984 Sikh massacre related case against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler as the victims staged a protest outside against the alleged delay in handing out justice.

Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana says: Ready for hanging but when will culprits of Sikh genocide 1984 be hanged?

Patiala, Punjab (February 19, 2013): It is learnt that Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is facing death sentence in Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh assassination case, has once again refused to appeal against his death sentence and reasserted his readiness to go to gallows.

Sikh Genocide 1984 Victims Seek Further Probe Against Jagdish Tytler – Next Hearing on Feb 19

New Delhi, India (February 14, 2013): Victims of 1984 genocidal violence against Sikhs reportedly alleged in a Delhi court on February 12, 2013 that the CBI had conducted an "unfair probe" in a case against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler and sought further investigation to ascertain his role in the killing of three persons in the massacre.

1984 Violence Against Sikhs – “Genocide” Case Presented To US Department of State

New York, United States: (February 7, 2013):In order to secure support for the 1984 “Genocide” Petition, the rights group “Sikh for Justice” (SFJ) met the representatives from the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor; Office of India Affairs; Office of Religious Freedom and the Office of Legal Advisor of the US Department of State.

Rajoana accused Indian legal system for maintaining double standards of Law

Patiala, Punjab (February 07, 2013): As per media reports Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, a Sikh political prisoner who has been sentenced to death by a Chandigarh court in former Punjab CM Beant Singh assassination case, said on February 04, 2013 that the India's legal system has double standards - while Delhi gang rape accused were nabbed within days, those involved in rapes committed during the Sikh Genocide 1984 are still roaming free.

November 1984 Delhi Sikh carnage case – Sajjan Kumar & others concluded final argument

New Delhi, India (February 05, 2013): It is learnt that Indian politician and leader of Congress party Sajjan Kumar and five others concluded their final arguments in a Delhi court in a case related to November 1984 violence against the Sikh on February 04, 2013.

Sikh Genocide 1984 – Swiss Attorney General dockets Criminal Case against Indian Minister Kamal Nath

Davos, Switzerland (January 24, 2013): As per recent infroamtion the Attorney General of Switzerland has docketed {SV 13.0090-BOL} a criminal case against Indian Minister Kamal Nath who is leading India’s delegation to attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting-2013 being held in Davos, Switzerland on the complaint of Sikh rights groups.

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