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Jagdish Tytler, a Congress leader, has taken legal action against the charges of murder brought against him in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The Delhi High Court is now scheduled to hear his plea challenging these charges on November 29th. This legal battle stems from the horrific events of 1984, when widespread violence against Sikhs erupted in India following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards. Tytler, who was a Congress leader at the time, is alleged to have played a role in instigating violence in the aftermath of Gandhi's death, specifically in the Trilokpuri area of Delhi.
The charges against Tytler stem from a case involving the deaths of three individuals during the 1984 riots. He has vehemently denied these accusations, claiming he is the victim of a witch hunt. In a plea filed with the court, Tytler argues that the trial court's decision to frame charges against him is flawed and based on unreliable evidence. He further contends that the CBI's actions, which initially recommended against charges against him before subsequently filing a supplementary chargesheet, demonstrate the lack of substantial evidence to support the accusations.
The case is currently being handled by the CBI, which re-investigated the incident after receiving recommendations from the Justice Nanawati Commission. Tytler's legal team will argue that the case is politically motivated and that he is being unfairly targeted for events that occurred decades ago. The Delhi High Court's decision on November 29th will determine whether the charges against Tytler will be upheld or dismissed.