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SC to hear CBI plea against Sengar's rape sentence suspension
28 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court will hear the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) appeal against the Delhi High Court's order suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case.

The hearing is scheduled for December 29 and will be conducted by a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.

The CBI had filed its appeal on Friday, challenging the high court's decision to suspend Sengar's life term till his appeal against conviction and sentencing is decided.

Sengar's conviction and ongoing legal battles
Legal proceedings

Sengar was convicted in December 2019 for his role in the Unnao rape case and was sentenced to life imprisonment along with a ₹25 lakh fine.

Although his sentence was suspended in this case, he continues to serve a 10-year sentence for another CBI case related to murder.

His appeal against this conviction is also pending before the court, according to ANI.

Victim accuses investigating officer of collusion
Allegations made

The victim and her mother recently met CBI officials in Delhi, alleging that an investigating officer colluded with a judge to favor the accused.

The victim claimed, "The complaint is that the investigating officer has wronged me."

She alleged that this collusion was intended to break her courage and prevent her from pursuing the case further.

Victim's mother expresses faith in Supreme Court
Trust expressed

The victim's mother said they are willing to take their fight to the Supreme Court, adding, "They have received my complaint. Now we have to see when the authority meets us. We trust the Supreme Court."

She also emphasized that their faith in CBI would depend on its support during legal proceedings.