CBI Challenges Sengar's Sentence Suspension, Cites Advani Case on MLA as Public Servant

• CBI challenged Delhi High Court's suspension of ex-MLA Kuldeep Sengar's sentence in a POCSO case before the Supreme Court.
• CBI argues High Court misinterpreted law by not deeming Sengar a 'public servant,' citing L.K. Advani vs. CBI judgment.
• The agency states POCSO offenses by public servants are 'aggravated' due to misuse of public trust and authority by an MLA.
• CBI questioned High Court's criteria for sentence suspension, emphasizing gravity of crime and societal interest.
• Supreme Court's vacation bench will hear CBI's petition against Sengar's bail on December 29, impacting public representative interpretation under POCSO.

Why It Matters: CBI seeks stricter interpretation of POCSO for public servants, challenging Sengar's sentence suspension.