Overview
- A three‑judge vacation bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant with Justices J. K. Maheshwari and A. G. Masih is listed to hear the CBI’s plea, along with a separate petition by two advocates challenging the bail order.
- The CBI’s Special Leave Petition contests the Delhi High Court’s view that an MLA is not a “public servant” for aggravated POCSO and Section 376(2) IPC, citing precedent and the exceptional nature of suspending life sentences.
- On December 23, the high court suspended Sengar’s life term and granted conditional bail after noting over seven years served and finding aggravated provisions inapplicable, though he remains jailed on a separate 10‑year conviction.
- The survivor met CBI officials and submitted a complaint alleging collusion by the investigating officer with a judge, seeking registration of an FIR over purported lapses in the probe.
- Protesters gathered in Delhi, including at Jantar Mantar, to oppose the bail decision and demand protection and justice for the survivor.