In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has intervened to suspend a controversial bail order for convicted rapist and former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The apex court's decision on Monday, December 29, 2025, provides a major relief to the survivor, who has vowed not to rest until Sengar is executed for his crimes.
Supreme Court Halts Delhi High Court's Bail Order
The Supreme Court bench took swift action to stay an order passed by the Delhi High Court. The High Court had previously taken the step of suspending Sengar's life sentence and granting him bail in connection with the horrific 2017 Unnao rape case. The apex court's ruling means Sengar will remain in prison while the legal process continues.
The Supreme Court's order on December 29, 2025, effectively puts the brakes on Sengar's potential release. This intervention came after appeals were made against the High Court's decision to grant bail. The case, which shocked the nation, involved the rape of a minor girl from Unnao in Uttar Pradesh by the then-powerful legislator.
Survivor's Unwavering Resolve for Justice
Reacting to the Supreme Court's order, the courageous survivor of the case made her stance unequivocally clear. She declared that her fight for justice is far from over. "I will not rest until he is hanged," she stated, reflecting her determination to see the maximum punishment served.
Her statement underscores the long and arduous battle she has fought since 2017, a journey marked by immense personal tragedy, including a deadly car accident that was allegedly orchestrated to silence her family. The survivor's perseverance has been central to keeping the national spotlight on this case, which became emblematic of the struggle for justice against powerful perpetrators.
Case Background and National Outcry
The 2017 Unnao rape case unfolded when a young woman accused Kuldeep Sengar, then a BJP MLA from Bangarmau, of raping her. The case saw numerous twists and turns, including:
- Initial delays in filing an FIR against the influential accused.
- The tragic death of the survivor's father in judicial custody.
- A suspicious car crash in July 2019 that left the survivor and her lawyer critically injured and killed two of her aunts.
In December 2019, a Delhi court convicted Sengar for rape and murder under the POCSO Act and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The court noted his "remorseless" conduct. The recent bail order by the Delhi High Court had sparked widespread outrage and concern, leading to the swift appeal and the subsequent stay by the Supreme Court.
The legal battle now continues, with the Supreme Court's stay order ensuring that Sengar remains behind bars. The nation watches closely as this pivotal case, testing India's judicial resolve in dealing with crimes against women and the abuse of power, moves forward. The survivor's vow continues to echo, demanding nothing less than the full measure of justice.
