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SC sets aside order suspending Sengar's life term in Unnao rape case

In its order dated December 23, 2025, the Delhi High Court had said that Kuldeep Sengar had been convicted under Section 5 (C) (aggravated penetrative sexual assault by a public servant) of the POCSO Act but an elected representative does not fit the definition of a "public servant" under Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.
Updated on May 15, 2026 12:55 pm IST

Unnao rape case: SC sets aside Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Sengar’s sentence

The bench also directed the high court to promptly decide Sengar’s appeal against conviction. (HT file photo)
Published on May 15, 2026 12:18 pm IST

Further probe ordered into plea against Unnao rape victim, kin

The judge noted that despite sufficient evidence being available, the IO chose not to include it in the chargesheet. (Representative file photo)
Published on Apr 30, 2026 11:05 am IST

Delhi HC rejects Unnao rape survivor plea to submit additional evidence about age

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a plea by the Unnao rape survivor seeking to introduce additional evidence to establish her age through school records
Published on Apr 22, 2026 06:10 pm IST

‘If I had died like Nirbhaya…’: Unnao rape survivor welcomes SC order

The Supreme Court rejected Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s bail appeal.
Published on Feb 10, 2026 12:48 pm IST

SC refuses to hear Kuldeep Sengar's bail plea in Unnao rape case

Supreme Court has asked Kuldeep Singh Sengar to approach the High Court.
Updated on Feb 09, 2026 02:25 pm IST

Unnao custodial death case: HC dismisses Sengar’s plea for sentence suspension

Expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jan 19, 2026 04:16 pm IST

Delhi HC order on Kuldeep Sengar's bail plea in custodial death case today

Earlier, Kuldeep Sengar was granted bail in a minor rape case on December 23, 2025.
Published on Jan 19, 2026 02:00 pm IST

Delhi high court seeks Sengar, CBI responses on Unnao victim’s plea for evidence

The survivor alleged that Sengar influenced the investigation. (Subhankar Chakraborty/HT PHOTO)
Published on Jan 16, 2026 09:22 am IST

Restoring trust in the judicial process

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The top court is right in taking an expansive view of the issue and considering the real-world meaning of a public servant, instead of favouring a hyper-technical view that runs the risk of endangering justice.. (HT Archive)
Published on Dec 30, 2025 09:02 pm IST

Unnao survivor vows more fight; Sengar’s daughter cries foul play: Who said what

Kuldeep Singh Sengar was convicted in December 2019.
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 12:03 pm IST

Supreme Court puts on hold HC relief for rape convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar

The court also noted the “peculiar” circumstance as Sengar was already in jail after being convicted in the conspiracy to murder the survivor’s father in police custody.
Published on Dec 30, 2025 02:15 pm IST

‘No rest until he is hanged': Unnao rape survivor welcomes stay on Sengar’s bail

Hearing a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging the high court’s decision, the apex court issued notice to Sengar.
Published on Dec 29, 2025 06:51 pm IST

'Argue inside the court': CJI slams online allegations against Delhi HC judges

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed Delhi high court's order that suspended ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence and granted him bail in the Unnao rape case.
Published on Dec 29, 2025 08:59 pm IST

'It is fear': Rape-accused Sengar's daughter writes open letter for 'justice'

A group of women activists gather at Jantar Mantar in protest to oppose the conditional bail granted to former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case,
Updated on Dec 29, 2025 11:59 pm IST

‘Satyamev Jayate’: Supreme Court's order staying Kuldeep Sengar's bail hailed

Mother of Unnao Rape Case victim with Congress leader Mumtaz Patel and others arrives at the Supreme Court, in New Delhi on Monday.
Updated on Dec 29, 2025 06:00 pm IST

Supreme Court stays Unnao rape case accused Kuldeep Singh Sengar's bail

On December 23, the Delhi high court put Sengar’s jail sentence on hold.
Updated on Dec 29, 2025 09:00 pm IST

Unnao rape case: SC to hear CBI plea against Sengar's sentence suspension today

The Delhi High Court suspended the jail term of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was serving life imprisonment in the 2017 Unnao rape case.
Updated on Dec 29, 2025 07:45 am IST

Unnao rape case: SC to hear CBI plea on Monday; protest erupts at Jantar Mantar

Kuldeep Singh Sengar was convicted in December 2019. (ANI)
Updated on Dec 28, 2025 07:23 pm IST

SC to hear CBI appeal against Sengar's bail in Unnao rape case on December 29

The victim of the 2017 Unnao rape case, along with her mother, met officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Delhi on Saturday and submitted a complaint alleging that the investigating officer (IO) colluded with a judge to ensure the accused side wins.
Published on Dec 28, 2025 05:29 am IST

‘Colluded with Sengar’: Unnao rape victim asks CBI to probe officer

A senior Police officer speaks to the congress leader Mumtaz Patel and the members of the "People against Rapes in India" organisation during the protest, demanding justice for the Unnao gangrape victim and Ankita Bhandari, outside the Parliament House, in New Delhi on Saturday.
Updated on Dec 28, 2025 06:20 am IST

HC erred with narrow definition of public servant, CBI tells SC

A Chief Justice of India (CJI)-led bench of the top court is scheduled to hear the CBI’s appeal on Monday. (PTI)
Published on Dec 28, 2025 05:12 am IST

Unnao rape case: HC erred, says CBI in appeal against life sentence suspension

Kuldeep Singh Sengar was convicted in December 2019. (ANI)
Published on Dec 27, 2025 04:25 pm IST

CBI approaches SC against Delhi HC’s Unnao rape case ruling amid criticism

CBI approaches SC against Delhi HC’s Unnao rape case ruling amid criticism
Published on Dec 27, 2025 05:38 am IST

CBI moves SC against HC order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's sentence in rape case

The CBI has challenged the Delhi High court order suspending the sentence of Unnao rape case convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar.
Updated on Dec 27, 2025 04:05 am IST

Protest outside Delhi HC over bail to Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar

New Delhi: Agitators, including women activists, stage a protest against the suspension of the jail term of Kuldeep Sengar, a former BJP MLA who was convicted in the Unnao rape case, outside the Delhi High Court, in New Delhi, Friday, Dec. 26, 2025.
Updated on Dec 26, 2025 09:02 pm IST

Unnao rape case: Akhilesh urges court hearings in 'language people understand'

File photo of Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav.
Published on Dec 25, 2025 05:09 pm IST

‘Unsafe? How?’: UP minister dismisses Unnao survivor's fears after Sengar's bail

Unnao rape survivor and women activist Yogita Bhayana hold a protest against the Delhi High Court's order suspending the sentence of 2017 Unnao rape case accused, Kuldeep Singh Sengar, at India Gate in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI Video Grab)
Updated on Dec 25, 2025 02:04 pm IST

Unnao survivor meets Rahul, Sonia, seeks help

The Delhi High Court has suspended the jail term of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was serving life imprisonment in the 2017 Unnao rape case.
Published on Dec 25, 2025 07:43 am IST

Unnao verdict: When MLA isn’t ‘public servant’

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The court ordered Sengar’s release pending his appeal, noting that he has already undergone about 7 years and 5 months of imprisonment following his conviction by a trial court. (Representational image)
Updated on Dec 26, 2025 10:36 pm IST