The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a crucial hearing for December 29 on the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) appeal challenging the bail granted to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the high-profile Unnao rape case. The apex court's vacation bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, will take up the matter.
Legal Battle Intensifies
The CBI moved the Supreme Court on Friday, filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) against a Delhi High Court order from December 23, 2025. That order had suspended Sengar's life sentence pending his appeal and granted him bail. Sengar was originally convicted in December 2019 for the 2017 rape and sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of ₹25 lakh.
Despite the bail in the rape case, Sengar will remain incarcerated. He is currently serving a separate 10-year sentence in another CBI case related to murder, as reported by ANI.
Victim Alleges Collusion, Seeks Justice
In a significant development, the victim of the Unnao rape case, accompanied by her mother, met CBI officials in New Delhi on Saturday. They submitted a formal complaint alleging serious misconduct by the investigating officer (IO).
The victim claimed the IO colluded with a judge to ensure the accused side would win. "The complaint is that the investigating officer has wronged me. He colluded with the judge to ensure that the other party won, so that the rape victim would lose, her courage would be broken, and she would not be able to pursue the case further," she told ANI after the meeting.
She stated that while she sought a meeting with a senior official, she was informed it was a holiday and asked to return on Monday. However, a junior official accepted her written complaint.
Family's Resolve and Faith in Supreme Court
The victim's mother expressed the family's unwavering determination to seek justice. "They have received my complaint. Now we have to see when the authority meets us. We trust the Supreme Court," she said.
She further clarified the family's stance on the CBI, indicating their trust is conditional on the agency's support during the legal battle. "The CBI is there, but I will only trust them if they stand by my side in the Supreme Court," the victim's mother added, underscoring their readiness to approach the highest court.
The upcoming Supreme Court hearing on December 29 is now a pivotal moment in this long-running case, drawing national attention to issues of judicial process, victim protection, and accountability.
