Supreme Court stays Unnao rape convict Sengar’s suspension of life sentence

December 29, 2025

The Supreme Court has stayed the Delhi High Court's order that suspended the life sentence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a former BJP MLA convicted in the Unnao rape case. The Court emphasized the need for legal aid for the survivor and expressed concerns over the legal interpretation of 'public servant' under the POCSO Act, while the CBI argues the High Court's ruling is legally flawed.

Supreme Court stays Unnao rape convict Sengar’s suspension of life sentence

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Supreme Court stays the suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence.
The Court ordered legal aid for the survivor of the Unnao rape case.
CBI challenges the High Court's ruling, claiming it erred in defining 'public servant' under POCSO.
The Supreme Court raised serious legal questions regarding Sengar's bail.
Sengar's conviction was upheld in the 2019 Unnao rape case.

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Supreme Court stays Unnao rape convict Sengar’s suspension of life sentence

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