A day after the Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court’s order granting bail to former BJP MLA and Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar, his daughter Aishwarya Sengar alleged that her family has been denied justice and subjected to years of social harassment.
Speaking exclusively to India Today TV, Aishwarya said her family’s side of the story has never been given a fair hearing. “For years, we have lived without dignity or peace. Even our basic right to be heard has been taken away,” she claimed.
Questioning the prosecution’s case, Aishwarya alleged that the survivor changed her statement multiple times, particularly on the timing of the alleged incident. “Earlier it was said to be 2 pm, then 6 pm, and later 8 pm. These contradictions were ignored, and today we were not even allowed to argue on the merits of the case,” she said.
She also cited medical and technical evidence to back her claims, stating that an AIIMS medical board had concluded the survivor was above 18 years of age at the time of the incident. According to her, Call Detail Records (CDRs) further weaken the prosecution’s version. “The records show she was not present at the alleged location and was on a call at the same time,” Aishwarya said.
On the custodial death case involving the survivor’s father, she maintained that Kuldeep Sengar was not present in the town at the time and has only been charged under conspiracy-related provisions.
Aishwarya also dismissed reports suggesting the deaths of multiple witnesses, urging the media to verify facts before publishing such claims. “I request the media not to spread misinformation,” she said.
Describing the toll the case has taken on her family, she said they have faced stigma, isolation and emotional distress for nearly eight years. “I have been fighting for justice all this time, but it feels like our suffering counts for nothing. Still, we continue to hope for justice,” she added.
She further addressed other cases linked to her father, stating that her family had already been discharged in the road accident case involving the survivor, in which two of her relatives were killed. “That incident was investigated by teams from IIT Delhi and other institutions along with the CBI, and it was concluded to be a natural accident,” she said.
Supreme Court stays bail order
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Delhi High Court’s bail order, observing that Kuldeep Sengar would remain in jail as he is already serving a sentence in another criminal case. The apex court noted that the matter raises substantial questions of law and clarified that the bail order would not operate until further hearing.
The court also cautioned against media trials and public pressure on the judiciary, stressing that legal issues must be decided strictly through judicial proceedings.