India, Jan. 27 -- The Delhi Police told the Supreme Court on Monday that trials in several 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases were conducted in a way that led to acquittals of the accused rather than convictions.

A bench led by Justice Abhay S Oka emphasised that the Union government must take a clear stance on all acquittals in these cases and scheduled the matter for further hearing on February 3.

Additional solicitor general (ASG) Aishwarya Bhati, representing the police, highlighted that investigations and trials were riddled with flaws. "It is clear from the records that trial in many of the cases was conducted in such a manner that resulted in acquittal of accused instead of their conviction."

The court was hearing a public interest liti...