Setback for Kuldeep Sengar as Supreme Court Sets Aside Delhi HC Order Suspending His Life Term in Unnao Rape Case
- On Friday, the Supreme Court set aside a Delhi High Court order suspending the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case, remitting the matter to the High Court for a fresh decision.
- A bench led by Justice Joymalya Bagchi criticized the High Court's reasoning, rejecting its conclusion that an MLA could not be treated as a "public servant" under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
- The Central Bureau of Investigation challenged the bail, arguing for the survivor who was only 15 years old during the 2017 assault, while Justice Bagchi noted the High Court adopted a "hyper-technical approach."
- Directing a fresh hearing, the Supreme Court ordered the Delhi High Court to hear all parties and decide the suspension plea afresh, preferably before the summer vacation in June without considering previous orders.
- While the court did not express an opinion on the merits of the main appeal, it mandated that the High Court resolve the matter within two months, as Sengar remains subject to previous bond and travel restrictions.
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Supreme Court Revives Life Sentence for Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao Rape Case
The Supreme Court overturned a Delhi High Court decision that suspended Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The Court urged the High Court to expedite proceedings, emphasizing the importance of reviewing Sengar's legal status and whether an MLA qualifies as a public servant under POCSO.
Unnao rape case: SC cancels High Court order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence
The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Delhi High Court order suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case and asked the High Court to hear the matter afresh, including whether an MLA can be treated as a public servant under the POCSO Act.
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NewsDrumUnnao rape case: SC sets aside order suspending Sengar's life term, asks HC to decide plea afresh
The Supreme Court has overturned a Delhi High Court decision that suspended the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The court has directed the High Court to re-examine Sengar's appeal against his conviction in the Unnao rape case. The High Court is asked to decide on the main appeal against the conviction within two months.
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