84 riots case life convict seeks sentence suspension on medical grounds

Delhi | Monday | 14th June, 2021

Summary:

New Delhi June 14The Delhi High Court on Monday called for a status report from the police regarding the health of a life convict in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case who has sought interim suspension of sentence for 90 days on medical grounds. The lawyer also told the bench that in view of Sehrawat's medical condition he was susceptible to Covid-19 infection. Cheema also told the court that the convict was being provided all the requisite medical treatment and there was no emergency right now for grant of any relief to him. Sherawat has also appealed against his conviction and the sentence before the high court which is pending. The death reference as well as appeal of Singh against the capital punishment awarded to him is also pending in the high court..