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Sajjan Kumar Remains in Custody Since December 2018 After Delhi HC Overturned His Acquittal
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 05:42 PM
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Sajjan Kumar, a senior Congress leader, has been held in custody since December 2018 after the Delhi High Court overturned his earlier acquittal in the case involving the murder of five Sikh family members and a gurdwara arson.
Sajjan Kumar, a veteran Congress politician, was arrested in December 2018 after the Delhi High Court overturned his earlier acquittal in a high‑profile case. The case centers on the 2015 murder of five members of a Sikh family and the arson of a nearby gurdwara. Following the court’s decision, Kumar surrendered to authorities and has remained in custody ever since.
The Delhi High Court’s ruling marked a significant shift in the legal proceedings, directing that Kumar be convicted for his alleged role in the incidents. The case has drawn intense public and media scrutiny, given Kumar’s long-standing political stature.
Law enforcement officials have stated that Kumar’s continued detention is to ensure he does not interfere with the investigation or influence witnesses. The final verdict is expected to be delivered in the coming months, with the court’s decision expected to set a precedent for handling politically connected defendants.
The case underscores the judiciary’s willingness to revisit earlier judgments, especially in matters involving communal violence and high‑profile political figures.
The Delhi High Court’s ruling marked a significant shift in the legal proceedings, directing that Kumar be convicted for his alleged role in the incidents. The case has drawn intense public and media scrutiny, given Kumar’s long-standing political stature.
Law enforcement officials have stated that Kumar’s continued detention is to ensure he does not interfere with the investigation or influence witnesses. The final verdict is expected to be delivered in the coming months, with the court’s decision expected to set a precedent for handling politically connected defendants.
The case underscores the judiciary’s willingness to revisit earlier judgments, especially in matters involving communal violence and high‑profile political figures.