SC Stays Kuldeep Sengar's Sentence Suspension; Unnao Victim Demands Death Penalty

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Moneycontrol•29-12-2025, 14:44
SC Stays Kuldeep Sengar's Sentence Suspension; Unnao Victim Demands Death Penalty
- •Supreme Court stayed Delhi High Court's order suspending former MLA Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in the Unnao rape case.
- •The victim expressed happiness over the SC's decision and reiterated her demand for the death penalty for Sengar and those responsible for her husband's death.
- •CBI, represented by Tushar Mehta, challenged the Delhi HC's December 23 order, arguing it was a "serious and horrific crime against a minor."
- •SC bench, including Justice Suryakant, heard the case, noting Sengar's conviction under IPC Section 376 and POCSO Act for using his power.
- •The Supreme Court also questioned the definition of "public servant" in the POCSO Act, suggesting it should include MLAs/MPs.
Why It Matters: SC upholds justice for Unnao victim by staying Sengar's sentence suspension; victim seeks death penalty.
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