CBI Fights Delhi HC Ruling, Appeals to SC in Unnao Rape Case

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{ "title": "CBI Fights Delhi HC Ruling, Appeals to SC in Unnao Rape Case", "article": "The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court, challenging the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend the sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the high-profile Unnao rape case. The move comes as a response to the high court's order on December 23, which granted Sengar bail with certain conditions pending the disposal of his appeal. The CBI maintains that the high court erred in suspending Sengar's sentence, citing the strong evidence collected by the agency, including the survivor's testimony, which was crucial in securing the conviction. The trial court had noted that the survivor's statement was 'unblemished, truthful and of sterling quality' in its December 2019 conviction order. The development has sparked outrage among women's rights activists, who protested outside the Delhi High Court on Friday. The survivor and her mother were also present, but the mother expressed her lack of faith in the high court and vowed to take the case to the Supreme Court. The CBI's appeal to the Supreme Court is seen as a significant move in the ongoing battle for justice for the Unnao rape survivor. The agency's spokesperson stated that they have a strong case against Sengar and are confident that the Supreme Court will uphold the conviction. The Supreme Court is expected to take up the matter in the coming days. The Unnao rape case has been a highly contentious issue, with the survivor and her family facing numerous challenges and obstacles in their pursuit of justice. The CBI's appeal to the Supreme Court is a crucial step in ensuring that the perpetrator is held accountable for his crimes."