Sajjan Kumar has to surrender by Dec 31, says court dismissing delay plea

December 21, 2018 10:50

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Delhi High Court dismisses Sajjan Kumar's plea which sought more time to surrender. The HC says it sees no ground for granting extension of time to Sajjan Kumar to surrender.

Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar had approached the Delhi High Court Thursday seeking time till January 31 to surrender in connection with a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case in which he was recently sentenced to life imprisonment.

Kumar, who was directed by the high court on Monday to surrender before authorities by December 31, sought more time saying he has to settle family affairs.

Advocate Anil Sharma, representing Kumar, said they need some more time to file appeal before the Supreme Court challenging the high court's verdict and Kumar has to settle his family matters relating to his children and property.

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