Mon Jan 19 09:30:54 UTC 2026: # Delhi High Court Denies Suspension of Sentence for Expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar

The Story:
The Delhi High Court has denied the application of expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar to suspend his 10-year sentence in connection to the death of the Unnao rape survivor’s father while in custody. Justice Ravinder Dudeja stated that no grounds were found to grant relief, citing Sengar’s multiple applications as a contributing factor to the delay in his appeal process. The court did, however, expedite the hearing of the appeal, scheduling it for February 3, 2026.

Key Points:

  • The Delhi High Court refused to suspend Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s 10-year sentence.
  • The sentence relates to the custodial death of the Unnao rape survivor’s father.
  • Justice Ravinder Dudeja cited delays caused by Sengar’s multiple applications as a reason for the denial.
  • The court expedited the hearing of Sengar’s appeal to February 3, 2026.
  • Sengar was previously sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment in March 2020 by the trial court and fined ₹10 lakh.
  • The survivor’s father was arrested in 2018 at Sengar’s behest and died in custody due to police brutality.
  • Sengar was convicted in December 2019 and sentenced to imprisonment for the remainder of his life for the rape of the minor.
  • A previous suspension of Sengar’s sentence by the High Court on December 23, 2025, was stayed by the Supreme Court on December 29, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Delhi High Court continues to uphold the conviction of Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the custodial death case.
  • The legal process surrounding the Unnao rape case and related incidents remains ongoing, despite the initial convictions.
  • The judiciary is emphasizing the need for an expeditious resolution of pending appeals.

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