Issue
Context:
Background of 1984 Sikh Riots:
Related terminologies:
History of mass violence in India:
Analysis
Issues related to riots in India:
Impact of the verdict of Sajjan Kumar case:
Way Forward:
Taking the cue from the Delhi High Court ruling and these legal commitments, India’s Law Commission, legal advocates, social activists and lawmakers should make appropriate changes to the IPC, incorporating the criminalisation of mass crimes including genocide, crime against humanity and the legal principle of non-applicability of statutory limitations under the 1968 Convention.
Learning Aid
Practice question:
Justice has been delayed but not denied in case of anti-sikh riots case. Analyse the status of justice in case of riots and mass violence in India.
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