SC to Hear CBI Challenge on Kuldeep Sengar's Suspended Life Term in Unnao Rape Case

• Supreme Court to hear CBI's plea challenging Delhi High Court's suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case.
• Delhi High Court suspended Sengar's sentence, ruling he wasn't a "public servant" under POCSO's aggravated offence provisions.
• CBI argues this interpretation weakens POCSO, defeats its purpose, and overlooks the crime's gravity and survivor's safety.
• CBI highlights Sengar's political influence and past conduct, warning his release poses a threat and undermines public confidence.
• Sengar was convicted in 2019 for raping a minor and is also serving a 10-year sentence for the survivor's father's custodial death.

Why It Matters: SC to review if Sengar's suspended sentence undermines POCSO and victim safety.