SC Stays Kuldeep Sengar's Sentence Suspension; Major Blow to Ex-MLA in Unnao Rape Case

• Supreme Court, led by CJI Suryakant, stayed the Delhi High Court's order suspending former MLA Kuldeep Sengar's life imprisonment in the Unnao rape case.
• The CBI had challenged the Delhi High Court's decision, arguing that Sengar, as an MLA, was a public servant and the crime warranted severe punishment.
• CJI questioned the High Court's stance on Sengar's 'public servant' status, especially given the victim's minor age and the nature of the crime.
• The Solicitor General emphasized that Sengar's conviction under Section 376(2)(i) mandates a minimum of 20 years or life imprisonment due to his dominant position.
• The victim's mother expressed hope for justice from the Supreme Court, while Women Congress workers protested against the earlier relief.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court halts Kuldeep Sengar's sentence suspension, reinforcing justice for the Unnao rape victim.