The Delhi High Court has slammed the door on former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s repeated attempts for bail, rejecting his application to halt his sentence in the shocking Unnao rape and custodial death matter. This latest rebuff means more time in prison for the disgraced politician.
Pronouncing the order, the court cited Sengar’s criminal past and the case’s profound seriousness as barriers to release. He faces 10 years for the minor’s kidnapping and assault, plus conviction in the victim’s father’s jail death. With 7.5 years already served, delays in his appeal were blamed on his side’s filings.
The Unnao scandal rocked India in 2017, exposing power abuse. Trial in 2019 ended with conviction, fine, and uproar. Bail episodes—granted then stayed by Supreme Court on CBI plea—precede this denial.
Judges recommended fast-tracking the appeal for resolution. The verdict reaffirms no shortcuts for grave crimes, especially by ex-legislators.
Public memory of Unnao endures as a catalyst for #MeToo momentum in politics. This judicial stand bolsters faith in fair trials, ensuring convicts like Sengar face full consequences while appeals pend.