NO Relief For Ex-BJP Leader Sengar As Delhi Court Refuses To Suspend His 10-Year Jail Term In Unnao Case

In a major blow to former BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the Delhi High Court on Monday refused to stop his 10-year jail term in the case linked to the death of the Unnao rape survivor's father while in police custody. The court also rejected Sengar's request for relief.

Justice Ravinder Dudeja gave the decision around 2.30 pm. Because of this order, Kuldeep Sengar will remain in prison and continue serving the punishment given to him by the trial court.

Trial Court Had Awarded 10 Years of Imprisonment

On March 13, 2020, a trial court sentenced Kuldeep Sengar to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh in the custodial death case. While pronouncing the sentence, the court had stated that no leniency could be shown, as the victim's father was the sole earning member of his family.

The father of the rape survivor was arrested under the Arms Act following allegations linked to Sengar. He later died in police custody on April 9, 2018, due to custodial torture, as established during the trial.

Sengar's Brother and Others Also Convicted

The Delhi High Court had earlier sentenced Sengar's brother, Atul Singh Sengar, along with five other accused, to 10 years in prison for their role in the custodial death. The court held them guilty under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

The trial court observed that although there was no proven intention to kill, the actions of the accused directly led to the death of the survivor's father. Hence, the maximum punishment under the relevant section was awarded.

Appeals Still Pending Before the High Court

Kuldeep Sengar's appeals against his conviction in both cases are still pending before the Delhi High Court. In December 2019, Sengar was convicted in the Unnao rape case and sentenced to imprisonment for the remainder of his life.

In December 2025, the High Court had temporarily suspended his sentence in the rape case while his appeal was under consideration. However, the Supreme Court stayed that suspension on December 29, 2025.

The latest High Court ruling makes it clear that Sengar will not get relief in the custodial death case at this stage.