Ex-SC Judge Defends Sengar's Bail in Unnao Case; Cites 8 Years in Jail, 'Public Servant' Debate

• Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju defended the Delhi High Court's decision to grant bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.
• Katju argued Sengar has already spent over eight years in jail and the High Court's order was an interim one, not a final decision on merits.
• He highlighted the legal debate on whether an MLA qualifies as a 'public servant' under the POCSO Act, which impacts sentencing.
• Katju stated the POCSO Act refers to the IPC for 'public servant' definition, which does not include MLAs, questioning the life sentence.
• The Supreme Court has since stayed the Delhi High Court's order, meaning Sengar will remain in jail.

Why It Matters: Former SC judge Markandey Katju defended Sengar's bail, citing jail time and legal debate on 'public servant' status.