3 Things The Catch Up: SC stays order in Unnao rape case (29 Dec)
Dec 29, 2025
The latest discussion highlights the Supreme Court's stay on the order affecting the Aravalli region, along with the formation of a new expert committee. The legal landscape continues to unfold with the court's halt of Kuldeep Senghar's bail. In a shocking turn, a racially charged attack in Dehradun leads to arrests. Tensions rise in Piperol as fears of rabies emerge following a buffalo's death during a village feast. Lastly, Tariq Rahman's political comeback adds intrigue as he contests elections in Bangladesh.
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Supreme Court Reconsiders Aravalli Ruling
- The Supreme Court stayed its own earlier Aravalli Hills order and will form a new expert committee to clear ambiguities.
- The stay keeps previous committee recommendations and directions in abeyance until the new panel is constituted.
SC Intervenes In Unnao Rape Case
- The Supreme Court stayed a Delhi High Court order that had suspended Kuldeep Singh Senghar's life sentence in the Unnao rape case.
- The CBI argued the High Court's decision was legally flawed, especially about Senghar's public-servant status at the time of the offence.
Racially Charged Attack On MBA Student
- Anjali Chakma, a 24-year final-year MBA student, was allegedly subjected to a racially charged attack in Dehradun on 9 December.
- The attack involved slurs like "Chinese" and "Momo," and five accused have been arrested while one remains absconding.