Unnao rape case: Survivor, activist and Opposition leaders hail SC’s decision to stay Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s bail

The Supreme Court’s decision to stay the Delhi High Court’s order suspending the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case has elicited positive reactions and a sense of relief from the survivor, the Opposition Congress, and activists.

Reacting to the court’s order, the Unnao rape case survivor expressed satisfaction and full faith in the judiciary.

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“I am very happy with this decision. I have got justice from the Supreme Court. I have been raising my voice for justice from the very beginning,” she told a news agency.

“I do not make any allegations against any court. I have faith in all courts, but the Supreme Court has given me justice and will continue to do so,” she added.

Women’s activist Yogita Bhayana, who has been leading the protest against Sengar’s bail, said that the top court’s decision sends a message of justice to the daughters of the country.

“Satyamev Jayate. We were hoping for this order. We thank the Supreme Court and all the media for this. The Supreme Court has been sensitive towards this case. This was the very basic of justice. It will send a message to the country’s daughters that if they face injustice, they will get justice,” Bhayana said.

Mumtaz Patel, a leading women’s rights activist and Congress leader, said that the apex court’s decision has given hope to the Unnao victim.

“We are hopeful now that justice will be given to the Unnao victim. Kuldeep Sengar should be given a death sentence. A new law should come in which the rapists should be given a death sentence,” Patel said.

Congress’ UP unit President Ajay Rai thanked the Supreme Court, saying that Sengar was given relief due to “poor advocacy”.

“I thank the Supreme Court. And this sent a message across the country that Kuldeep Sengar had received relief due to poor advocacy, but today the Supreme Court has put a stay on it,” the Congress leader said.