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Punjab government seeks Navjot Singh Sidhu's conviction in 30-year-old road rage case

Punjab government seeks Navjot Singh Sidhu's conviction in 30-year-old road rage case

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The lawyer appearing for the Punjab government told the apex court that Sidhu's denial of his involvement in the case was false

In a blow to Congress leader and Punjab ministerNavjot Singh Sidhu, the Punjab government has sought his conviction in the 1988 road rage case.

The lawyer appearing for the Punjab government told the apex court that Sidhu's denial of his involvement in the case was false.

The state government has appealed the Supreme Court to uphold the earlier 3-year imprisonment given to him by Punjab and the Haryana High Court.

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While the victim's family has appealed to the Supreme Court to enhance the three years of imprisonment.

The case dates back to a road rage case of December 27, 1988 when Sidhu's vehicle had allegedly hit a 65-year-oldperson.

Sidhu and his co-accusedwere initially tried for murder but a trial court later acquitted Sidhu in September 1999.

Sidhu was granted bail by the Supreme Court in 2007.