Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Unnao Rape Survivor Seeks More Evidence in Appeal
The Unnao rape survivor has asked the Delhi High Court to let her add more information to the appeal of Kuldeep Sengar, who was convicted of raping her.
The court said it would look at her request on February 25.
Sengar's life sentence was temporarily suspended, but the Supreme Court stopped this suspension.
The survivor says Sengar tried to influence the investigation and used fake documents about her age.
The case was moved to Delhi from Uttar Pradesh.
Sengar is also in jail for another 10 years for causing the death of the survivor's father.
Unnao rape survivor moved Delhi High Court to add more evidence to Kuldeep Sengar’s appeal.
Court listed the application for consideration on February 25, 2026.
Sengar’s life imprisonment was suspended by the high court but stayed by the Supreme Court.
Survivor alleges Sengar influenced the investigation and used forged documents about her age.
Case was transferred to Delhi from Uttar Pradesh on August 1, 2019.
- Who
- Unnao rape survivor and Kuldeep Sengar
- What
- Survivor seeks to add more evidence to Sengar’s appeal against conviction
- When
- Application filed on January 15, 2026; hearing scheduled for February 25, 2026
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- To present facts and documents showing relevant developments and threats to herself and her family
- Survivor's Action
- Moved Delhi High Court to add more material to Kuldeep Sengar’s appeal
- Court's Response
- Listed application for consideration on February 25
- Sengar's Status
- Life imprisonment suspended, pending appeal
- Supreme Court Action
- Stayed high court's suspension order on December 29, 2025
- Original Conviction
- December 2019 trial court verdict
- Case Transfer
- Transferred to Delhi from Uttar Pradesh on August 1, 2019
- Additional Charges
- Sengar also serving 10 years for custodial death of victim’s father