Unnao Hearing: Aneesha Mathur Details SG Tushar Mehta's Argument On Aggravated Punishment For Sengar

In this Special Report, India Today Legal Correspondent Aneesha Mathur details the Supreme Court proceedings in the Unnao rape case. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, challenged the Delhi High Court's interpretation regarding Kuldeep Singh Sengar's sentencing. Mathur reports that the SG argued Sengar, as an MLA, held a 'dominant position' and should be treated as a public servant under the POCSO Act, warranting aggravated punishment. She notes the CBI's stance that the victim was under 16 years of age at the time of the 2017 incident. Mathur highlights the SG's argument that a 'lighter interpretation' by the High Court sends a 'wrong message' and creates an incongruous position where an MLA is not considered a public servant. The report underscores the CBI's push for the stricter definition of authority.