HC erred with narrow definition of public servant, CBI tells SC
New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has challenged the Delhi high court's decision to suspend former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member of the legislative assembly (MLA) Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case, arguing the court adopted an unduly narrow definition of "public servant" that defeats the legislative intent behind child protection laws.
In its appeal filed on Friday, the agency urged the Supreme Court to adopt a "purposive" and "harmonious" interpretation of the term, contending that a sitting MLA-by virtue of holding a constitutional office-is vested with public trust and authority over the electorate.
A Chief Justice of India (CJI)-led bench of the top court is scheduled to...
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