CBI Challenges Delhi HC's Order Granting Bail To Kuldeep Singh Sengar In Unnao Rape Case

New Delhi: The CBI has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Delhi High Court's decision to grant bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the former BJP MLA convicted of raping a minor girl in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao. The CBI's move followed after the Delhi HC suspended Sengar's life sentence and granted him bail on December 23. While granting bail to the expelled BJP leader, the Delhi HC noted that Sengar had already served 7 years and 5 months in prison.

The Unnao rape case has been a high-profile issue, with allegations of threats being issued to the victim and her family. After being named in the rape case, Sengar was convicted in December 2019 and sentenced to life imprisonment with a fine of Rs 25 lakh. 

The CBI and the victim's family had opposed Kuldeep Singh Sengar's appeal for bail, citing safety concerns and the gravity of the crime. However, despite all the concerns, the high court granted bail.