State vs. Kuldeep Sengar — Unnao rape case

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1. News13 Oct 2026

   Governor of Uttar Pradesh denies pardon to Kuldeep Sengar

   The Governor of Uttar Pradesh has formally denied a plea for pardon filed by former lawmaker Kuldeep Sengar, who is currently serving a life sentence for the rape of a teenager in the Unnao case.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Governor of Uttar Pradesh refused to grant a legal pardon to Kuldeep Sengar.

   Who:

   Kuldeep Sengar is the former lawmaker and convicted person, while the Governor of Uttar Pradesh is the official who denied the request.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   Kuldeep Sengar is serving a life sentence for the rape of a teenager.

   What it means:

   Kuldeep Sengar must continue serving his life sentence because he was not granted forgiveness from the state government.

   Amar Ujala
2. News29 Dec 2025

   Kuldeep Sengar: Supreme Court stays suspension of life sentence in Unnao rape case

   India's Supreme Court has put on hold a controversial order that had suspended the life sentence of a former lawmaker convicted of raping a...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court stopped an order that had paused the life sentence of a former lawmaker.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court is the highest court in India. Kuldeep Sengar is the former lawmaker convicted of raping a person.

   When:

   Reported on 29 Dec 2025.

   Where:

   Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   The court halted the previous order which had suspended the life sentence of the convicted man.

   What it means:

   The former lawmaker must remain in prison while the court reviews the previous decision to pause his sentence.

   BBC News India