On News@2 this December 29, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Delhi High Court’s bail order for former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case, ruling he will remain in jail amid substantial legal questions. Acting on a CBI plea, the court issued notice to Sengar and flagged concerns over who qualifies as a public servant.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced his NCP faction will reunite with Sharad Pawar’s group for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. The Supreme Court also stayed its Aravalli Hills ruling, seeking expert review of environmental impacts.
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