Supreme Court denies bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar; Seeks time-bound verdict from Delhi HC

The Supreme Court on Monday refused bail to former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao case and directed the Delhi High Court to hear his appeal on priority and deliver a final verdict within three months.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 9 February 2026, 2:01 PM IST

No Bail for Former MLA Sengar; Priority Hearing Directed in Unnao Matter

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a significant order in the case of former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, linked to the Unnao rape case. The court refused to grant Sengar bail for the time being and directed the Delhi High Court to hear his appeal on priority and deliver a final verdict within three months. This order is considered extremely important given the sensitivity of the case.

Directed High Court to Hear "Out-of-Turn"

The Supreme Court clearly stated that the Delhi High Court should prioritize Kuldeep Sengar's appeal, in which he challenges his conviction and 10-year sentence in the case related to the custodial death of the Unnao rape victim's father. The court acknowledged that the case has been pending for a long time and requires a speedy decision given its sensitive nature.

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Strict Deadline for Disposal within Three Months

The Supreme Court clearly directed the High Court to dispose of Sengar's appeal within three months. This is being considered a significant step towards expediting the judicial process. There is now increased hope that clarity will emerge within the stipulated timeframe in this long-pending case.

Victim and co-accused appeals will heard together

The Supreme Court also ordered that the victim's appeal seeking enhancement of sentence be heard alongside Sengar's appeal. Furthermore, the appeals of the co-accused be included in a joint hearing to ensure a comprehensive resolution of the entire case and avoid delays caused by separate hearings.

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Bail suspended, all eyes on the verdict

Currently, Kuldeep Singh Sengar has not received any relief due to the Supreme Court's denial of bail. All eyes are now on the upcoming hearing and final verdict in the Delhi High Court, which will determine the future course of this controversial case. This court order is considered significant in expediting the judicial process and ensuring timely justice for the victim.