Today, On 15th May, The Supreme Court of India set aside a Delhi High Court order staying the sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, noting “We don’t endorse the hypertechnical view adopted by the High Court,” Justice Bagchi said today.
Supreme Court of India declined transfer of Hathras victim family from Uttar Pradesh to Delhi citing safety concerns. Bench of P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe asked Allahabad High Court to decide plea.
Delhi High Court dismissed appeal by Unnao survivor seeking death penalty for Kuldeep Singh Sengar citing delay. Bench of Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja refused condonation of 1,945 days delay.
The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on the CBI’s plea challenging suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life sentence in the Unnao rape case. The Court said Sengar will remain in custody and key legal questions on “public servant” status will be examined in May.
The Allahabad High Court quashed rape proceedings based on an alleged false promise of marriage, ruling that a long-term consensual relationship between adults cannot later be treated as rape merely because the relationship did not culminate in marriage.
The survivor in a rape case against MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has moved the Supreme Court of India challenging anticipatory bail granted by the Kerala High Court after allegations of rape, forced abortion, and pregnancy from sexual assault.
Forensic analysis of mobile and blood samples confirms the role of Monojit Mishra as the rapist and two others as facilitators. CCTV footage and witness statements further strengthen the case.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR against a man accused of rape and SC/ST Act violations, calling the allegations false. The Court said the FIR was a “bundle of lies” with no evidence to support the woman’s claims.
