Kuldeep Sengar Gets Bail in Unnao Rape; Delhi HC Cites 'Not Public Servant'

The Delhi High Court granted bail to former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case, suspending his life sentence. The court cited Sengar not being a 'public servant' under specific POCSO and IPC sections, thus altering the severity of the charges. He remains in jail due to a separate conviction.

• Delhi High Court suspended Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in Unnao rape case.
• Bail granted on December 23, 2025, with strict conditions.
• Court noted Sengar is not a 'public servant' under POCSO Act Section 5(c).
• This impacts the charge of 'aggravated penetrative sexual assault'.
• Sengar has already served over seven years, exceeding minimum for lesser charges.
• He remains imprisoned due to conviction in victim's father's custodial death case.

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