Expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar (file image)
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Moneycontrol29-12-2025, 13:56

SC Halts Sengar's Release: Unnao Rape Convict Stays Jailed

  • Supreme Court stayed Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case.
  • Former UP MLA Kuldeep Sengar will remain in custody while his appeal remains pending.
  • CBI challenged Delhi HC's December 23 decision that granted suspension of sentence to the expelled BJP leader.
  • The case timeline includes 2017 rape allegation, survivor's self-immolation attempt, CBI takeover, car crash, and 2019 conviction.
  • SC noted Sengar is also convicted in another case, ensuring he will not be released.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court ensures Kuldeep Sengar remains in jail, staying his suspended sentence.

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