Jagdish Tytler Challenges Charges in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case
The Delhi High Court to hear Tytler's plea on November 29, where he claims the charges are part of a 'witch-hunt'.
- Jagdish Tytler has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge the framing of charges against him in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots
- Tytler argues that the trial court's order is 'perverse' and 'illegal', claiming there is no credible evidence against him.
- The charges include murder and several other offences related to the killing of three people and the burning of the Pul Bangash Gurdwara in North Delhi.
- The Central Bureau of Investigation's charge sheet alleges that Tytler incited a mob that led to the deaths of three Sikhs on November 1, 1984.
- The high court will hear Tytler's plea on November 29, and he is seeking to quash the trial court's August 30 order directing the framing of charges.