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The Delhi High Court has suspended the life sentence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a former BJP leader convicted in the 2017 Unnao rape case, pending his appeal. The survivor of the rape, who was a minor at the time of the crime, has expressed fear and despair over the decision, calling it a “death sentence” for her family. She plans to challenge the High Court’s order in the Supreme Court. Sengar remains incarcerated due to a separate conviction related to the custodial death of the survivor’s father. The survivor’s mother was briefly detained by Delhi Police while protesting the court’s decision.

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Unnao Rape Survivor Condemns Suspension of Sengar’s Sentence as “Death,” Plans Supreme Court Appeal

Unnao, U.P. – December 24, 2025 – The survivor of the 2017 Unnao rape case has vehemently condemned the Delhi High Court’s decision to suspend the life sentence of convicted rapist Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a former BJP leader. Speaking to PTI on Wednesday, the survivor, who was a minor at the time of the assault, described the ruling as “kaal” (death) for her family and vowed to challenge it in the Supreme Court.

The High Court, on Tuesday, ordered Sengar’s release on bail pending the outcome of his appeal against his 2019 conviction. While the court stipulated that Sengar remain at least 5 kilometers away from the survivor’s residence and refrain from threatening her or her family, the survivor expressed deep concern for her safety, particularly given the withdrawal of security previously provided to her family, lawyers, and witnesses.

“If the convict gets bail in cases like this, how will the country’s daughters remain safe?,” she asked. “For us, this decision is no less than ‘kaal’ (death).”

Adding to the tension, Delhi Police briefly detained the survivor’s mother on Tuesday as she protested the High Court’s decision near India Gate.

While Sengar remains in jail due to a separate 10-year sentence related to the custodial death of the survivor’s father, the suspension of his rape conviction has sparked outrage and renewed concerns about the safety and justice for survivors of sexual assault. The case, which was transferred to Delhi by the Supreme Court in 2019, continues to be a focal point in discussions about crime, law, and justice in India.

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