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SC overturns High Court suspension of Kuldeep Sengar life term in Unnao rape case
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Published on 15 May 2026
POCSO public servant question is back on table
The Supreme Court has set aside a Delhi High Court order that suspended former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The apex court directed the High Court to re-examine Sengar’s appeal against conviction and life imprisonment and to decide the main plea within two months. If that timeline cannot be met, the High Court should rule first on a plea seeking suspension of the life term before summer vacation begins.
- Supreme Court nullifies Delhi High Court suspension of Sengar’s life sentence
- High Court must redecide Sengar’s appeal afresh against conviction and life imprisonment
- Main appeal to be decided within two months
- If delays, High Court to rule on suspension plea before summer vacation
- SC said it expressed no opinion on case merits
- Court flagged whether an MLA counts as a public servant under POCSO
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