Unnao rape survivor calls out CBI delays, plans to face Supreme Court herself
The Unnao rape survivor has openly criticized the CBI for dragging its feet in her case against former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who raped her when she was a minor.
Frustrated by slow progress and feeling let down by missing legal support at key hearings, she's now determined to appear before the Supreme Court herself, saying, "justice delayed is justice denied."
What's happening with Sengar's case?
Sengar was convicted in 2019 for kidnapping and raping the survivor and got life in prison plus a hefty fine. He also received a separate 10-year sentence after the survivor's father died in police custody.
But on December 23, 2024, the Delhi High Court suspended his rape sentence and granted him conditional bail while he appeals—something the survivor fears could threaten her safety and the integrity of the case.
The CBI has challenged this bail in the Supreme Court, arguing it puts justice at risk.