On Friday, the Supreme Court of India set aside the Delhi High Court's earlier order that had suspended the life sentence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) convicted in the Unnao rape case. This decision remits the case back to the High Court for further examination. The Supreme Court noted that multiple legal issues need to be addressed before a decision regarding the suspension of Sengar's sentence can be finalized. The court emphasized the importance of resolving these issues expediently. During the proceedings, the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi highlighted the necessity for the High Court to expedite its review of the main appeal. The Supreme Court had previously stayed the High Court's bail order on December 29, 2025, due to significant legal questions arising from the case. The court's ruling does not reflect any opinion on the merits of Sengar's request for suspension, indicating that the High Court must reassess the situation thoroughly.