SC Stays Sengar's Bail in Unnao Rape Case; Questions HC's 'Public Servant' Ruling

• Supreme Court stayed Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case, ensuring he remains in custody.
• CBI challenged HC's decision, which had suspended Sengar's sentence partly by ruling he wasn't a 'public servant' under POCSO/IPC.
• SC questioned HC's interpretation, noting an MLA's exclusion from 'public servant' could lead to anomalous outcomes compared to a police constable.
• Solicitor General Tushar Mehta highlighted the survivor's age (15) and argued HC overlooked Sengar's IPC conviction.
• The apex court emphasized the seriousness of child-related offences and the need for contextual interpretation of penal statutes.

Why It Matters: SC intervenes in Unnao rape case, keeping Kuldeep Sengar in jail and questioning HC's legal interpretation.