Former legislator Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was convicted in the Unnao rape case and is currently serving his sentence, has challenged the Delhi High Court's rejection of his bail plea by moving to the Supreme Court. This legal action comes in light of the father's death of the rape victim, who died while in police custody, leading to a 10-year sentence handed down by a lower court against Sengar. His bail plea, previously denied by the High Court on January 19, is set to be heard by the Supreme Court on February 9.

Sengar's legal representatives have argued that he deserves to be granted bail in this context, citing the challenge against the High Court's decision. However, any final ruling on this matter will depend on the upcoming Supreme Court hearing. The significance of this case is heightened by Sengar's prior conviction in the serious crime of rape, which has placed him under intense public scrutiny and reflects broader issues of justice and accountability in such high-profile cases.

This legal struggle marks another chapter in the aftermath of the horrific Unnao case that has drawn national attention and protests over women's rights and judicial fairness. As the situation develops with the hearing ahead, it remains to be seen how the Supreme Court will address Sengar's bail request and the implications it may have on the ongoing discourse surrounding sexual violence and institutional failures in the justice system.