Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant criticises Kuldeep Sengar bail, targets judiciary

Shiv Sena UBT MP Arvind Sawant on Sunday criticised the Supreme Courts handling of the 2017 Unnao rape case raising questions about the justice system reported ANISawant alleged bias pointing out that BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar convicted in the case received a life sentence In contrast others such as Sanjeev Bhatt and Sonam Wangchuk remain in jail questioning the fairness of the courts asking Where is your court headedSpeaking to reporters Sawant linked his remarks on the Supreme Court proceedings to the Shiv Sena party dispute with the party challenging the Election Commissions recognition of the Eknath Shinde faction as the legitimate Shiv Sena The Supreme Court is set to hear the case with implications for the partys leadership and symbolOur election case filed in the Supreme Court by the Shiv Sena party argues that under Article 10 people who left the party should be declared defectors Despite this they recognised these defectors After that Uddhav Thackerays party filed a case against this in the Supreme Court he saidReferring to expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar convicted in the Unnao rape case Sawant questioned the nature of relief granted in some instances In contrast others he alleged continue to face prolonged incarcerationHe expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was their MLA hes a rapist and the court is giving him justice Now what kind of justice is this If the court feels so strongly why dont they grant Sanjeev Bhatt bail Why is Wangchuk in jail Sawant askedHe said his remarks were directed at the judiciary seeking clarity and uniformity in judicial decisionsIm asking the Supreme Court Is he a traitor Think about it where is your court headed the Shiv Sena UBT MP saidVictim says she has faith that she will get justice from Supreme CourtOn Sunday the victim in the 2017 Unnao rape case said that she has faith that she will get justice from the Supreme Court and appealed to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to ensure her safety so she can fight her legal battle without fear reported ANIThis comes after the Delhi High Court recently granted conditional bail to former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 rape caseSpeaking during the protest organised by the All India Progressive Women Association AIPWA in Delhi today the Unnao rape victim claimed that Sengar had bribed officials including the CBI Investigating Officer and a Delhi High Court judge and said her family had suffered severe consequences since Kuldeep Singh Sengars bailMeanwhile members of the All India Progressive Women Association AIPWA staged a protest in Delhi in support of the Unnao rape survivor demanding justice and adequate protection for her and her family Protesters raised slogans and held posters with written messages such as activist in jail rapists on bail zero tolerance for rapists cancel Kuldeep Singhs bail and many moreMeanwhile the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the Central Bureau of Investigations CBI appeal on December 29 challenging the Delhi High Courts decision to suspend the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape caseA threejudge vacation bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hear the plea of the CBISengar was convicted in December 2019 in the Unnao rape case and sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 25 lakh Though granted bail in this case he will continue to remain in jail as he is serving a 10year sentence in another CBI case related to murderWith inputs from ANI