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Unnao rape case: Court slams social media trial, taking legal battles to street

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the Delhi High Court's order suspending the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case. Chief Justice Surya Kant criticized attempts to politicize the case and discussed the definition of 'public servant' under the POCSO Act, while concerns over threats to the survivor's family were also raised during the proceedings.

ape case survivor, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. (PTI photo)

ape case survivor, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. (PTI photo)

Credit: Members of various organisations raise slogans during a protest seeking justice for the Unnao r

Key Highlights

  • Supreme Court stays the suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence.
  • CJI Surya Kant criticized the politicization of the legal process.
  • Sengar is also serving a 10-year sentence for the custodial death of the survivor's father.
  • The CBI argues for a broader interpretation of 'public servant' in the context of the POCSO Act.
  • Threats to the victim's family have been reported, raising concerns for their safety.
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Sources

  1. Unnao rape case: Court slams social media trial, taking legal battles to street
  2. Unnao Case: SC Stays Kuldeep Sengar's Bail; Lawyer Mehmood Pracha Calls It 'Small Respite' Not Victory
  3. Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court Order In Unnao Rape Case Amid Arguments Over Media Trial
  4. Supreme Court Stays November 20 Aravalli Order; CJI Surya Kant Calls for Expert Panel
  5. Supreme Court Stays High Court Order Suspending Sentence Of Convict In Custodial Death Case

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