Supreme Court Upholds Kuldeep Sengar Sentence, Stays Delhi HC Decision in Unnao Rape Case

Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Monday upheld the life sentence awarded to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in the high-profile Unnao rape case. The apex court’s verdict comes after it stayed the earlier decision of the Delhi High Court, which had raised questions over aspects of the conviction.

Kuldeep Sengar was convicted in connection with the sexual assault of a minor girl in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. The case had drawn nationwide attention due to its political connections and the alleged involvement of powerful figures in attempting to influence the investigation. The Supreme Court’s ruling reinforces the lower court’s verdict and reiterates the judiciary’s commitment to ensuring justice in cases of sexual assault, regardless of the accused’s political stature.