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A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision to suspend the jail sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The petitioners argue that the High Court erred by not considering the trial court’s recommendation that Sengar remain in jail for life, as well as his history of criminal activity, and potential to influence the case while out on bail. While Sengar’s sentence has been suspended pending his appeal, he will remain incarcerated due to a separate 10-year sentence in the custodial death case of the victim’s father. The High Court imposed strict conditions on his release, including a large bond and restrictions on proximity to the victim.
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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Against Sengar’s Sentence Suspension in Unnao Rape Case
New Delhi – December 25, 2025 – The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea challenging the Delhi High Court’s recent decision to suspend the life sentence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the expelled BJP leader convicted in the 2017 Unnao rape case.
The petition, filed by advocates Anjale Patel and Pooja Shilpkar, argues that the High Court’s order was flawed, citing Sengar’s criminal history, the trial court’s recommendation of life imprisonment, and the potential for him to obstruct justice. The petition underscores the severity of Sengar’s crimes, including the alleged orchestration of the victim’s father’s murder while in judicial custody.
On December 23rd, the High Court suspended Sengar’s sentence, noting that he has already served over seven years in prison, pending the outcome of his appeal against the 2019 trial court verdict. However, Sengar will remain in jail as he is also serving a 10-year sentence in connection with the custodial death of the rape survivor’s father. He has not been granted bail in that case.
The High Court imposed stringent conditions on Sengar’s release, including a ₹15 lakh bond, restrictions on his proximity to the survivor, and a ban on any form of intimidation. Violation of these conditions would result in the immediate cancellation of his suspended sentence.
The Unnao rape case and related matters were transferred to Delhi from Uttar Pradesh by order of the Supreme Court in 2019. Sengar’s appeal against his conviction in the custodial death case is also pending.
The Supreme Court’s decision will be closely watched, given the public outrage and legal complexities surrounding the case.
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