Protests broke out outside the Delhi High Court on Friday following the court&rsquo;s decision to grant conditional bail to expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.
Demonstrators gathered near the court premises, raising slogans and demanding that the bail order be revoked. Police and security personnel were seen asking protesters to disperse, warning of legal action if the demonstration continued.
The bail decision has intensified fears expressed by the survivor and her family, who say the suspension of Sengar&rsquo;s life sentence has left them feeling unsafe. The survivor described the court order as deeply distressing and said it had revived trauma linked to past incidents involving intimidation and violence.
Her mother strongly opposed the bail, stating that the family would approach the Supreme Court seeking justice. She alleged that the system had failed them repeatedly and demanded the harshest punishment for those responsible for the crimes committed against her family.
Women&rsquo;s rights activists who joined the protest said the decision had shaken public confidence in the justice system. They argued that releasing a convicted rapist undermines the sense of safety for women and sends a troubling message about accountability.
Sengar was convicted in December 2019 and sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of a minor in Uttar Pradesh&rsquo;s Unnao district in 2017. The High Court suspended his sentence this week, noting that he had already served more than the maximum punishment prescribed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
Although the court barred Sengar from coming within a five-kilometre radius of the survivor, her family says the restrictions offer little reassurance. The survivor cited previous attacks carried out through associates to underline her concerns.
Now 24 and residing in Delhi, the survivor has been provided court-ordered security and is currently accompanied by personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force. However, her mother claimed that security cover earlier provided to other family members was withdrawn earlier this year.
The case continues to draw national attention, highlighting ongoing concerns over survivor safety, justice delivery, and the balance between legal procedure and public confidence.

Protests Erupt Over Bail in Unnao Rape Case

Outrage outside Delhi High Court as survivor and family fear for safety after bail

Protests Erupt Over Bail in Unnao Rape Case

Outrage outside Delhi High Court as survivor and family fear for safety after bail

December 26, 2025 | 21:16 IST