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Friday, April 10, 2026
TopicUnnao rape case

Topic: Unnao rape case

Unnao rape survivor now wants to study law, fight for those sexually assaulted

On days when there is no court hearing, the house becomes her classroom. She has enrolled in a BA programme course at Delhi University’s School of Open Learning.

Meet Aishwarya Sengar, Unnao rape convict’s daughter & defender. ‘I’m a feminist’

From a philosophy student at Miranda House to the public face of Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s appeal, how Aishwarya Sengar built a legal and media campaign after her father’s conviction in the Unnao rape case.

Photos of the week: Indore water contamination crisis, Unnao rape convict’s life term suspension stayed

In PhotosOfTheWeek we bring you pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists, video journalists and reporters this past week.

SC stays Delhi HC order suspending Unnao rape convict Sengar’s life term—‘judges too prone to error’

CJI-led bench questioned HC’s interpretation of the definition of a 'public servant' under POCSO Act. It noted that the ex-BJP MLA continues to be in jail in another case.

HC failed to read ‘common purpose’ of POCSO & anti-corruption law—CBI’s challenge to Sengar relief

As judicial proceedings in the case have relied heavily on Prevention of Corruption Act and POCSO in defining 'public servant', CBI SLP says crimes against children far graver than corruption.

Is justice in Unnao case back on 2018 track? ‘Rights’ for Sengar, ‘kaal’ for victim

Delhi High Court did not question the rape or Kuldeep Sengar’s culpability in the crimes for which he is convicted, making the suspension of his sentence even more chilling.

MLA not public servant: POCSO technicality on which HC suspended Unnao rape convict Sengar’s sentence

Victim says she will move Supreme Court, day after she was dragged away by police while protesting at India Gate.

Sengar in jail, his wife is canvassing for BJP as Unnao’s Bangarmau bypoll sees 3-corner fight

Sengar’s wife Sangeeta and family members are making regular appearances at public meetings in support of BJP candidate Srikant Katiyar. Women’s safety not a poll issue here.

Defence demolished Unnao woman’s character, Sengar aides tried to silence her: Court

The Delhi court noted that Kuldeep Singh Sengar adopted “every coercive measure... through his henchmen to intimidate, harm and silence” the victim and her family.

Kuldeep Sengar gets life imprisonment in Unnao rape case, to pay Rs 25 lakh in compensation

The special court also ordered the CBI to assess the threat to the Unnao woman and her family, and take necessary steps to ensure their protection.

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Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.