Society

Unnao Rape Case Timeline: Justice, Verdict & Legal Reform

The Unnao rape case concerns the rape of a 17-year-old by BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar on 4 June 2017. He was convicted on 16 December 2019 and jailed for life…

Swipe to explore ›
AiTimeline Home
4 JUN 2017

The Alleged Assault

A 17-year-old names her MLA.

AiTimeline Home
17 AUG 2017

A Letter to the CM

Police would not name him, she says.

AiTimeline Home
3 APR 2018

Father Beaten, Then Jailed

Sent to custody on 5 April.

AiTimeline Home
8 APR 2018

Protest at the CM's House

A self-immolation attempt.

AiTimeline Home
9 APR 2018

Father Dies in Custody

National outrage follows.

AiTimeline Home
APRIL 2018

Ten Days That Changed It

From a beating to an arrest.

AiTimeline Home
13 APR 2018

Sengar Arrested

After an Allahabad HC order.

AiTimeline Home
28 JUL 2019

Truck Hits Her Car

Two aunts killed; she is critical.

AiTimeline Home
1 AUG 2019

Supreme Court Steps In

45-day trial, CRPF cover.

AiTimeline Home
THE ORDERS

What the Court Ordered

Transfer, speed, protection.

AiTimeline Home
SEP 2019

A Court Inside AIIMS

She testifies from hospital.

AiTimeline Home
16 DEC 2019

Sengar Convicted

Shashi Singh acquitted.

AiTimeline Home
20 DEC 2019

Life Sentence

Rs 25 lakh fine.

AiTimeline Home
MAR 2020

Ten Years for the Death

Seven convicted, four acquitted.

AiTimeline Home
TWO VERDICTS

Two Convictions Compared

Rape and custodial death.

AiTimeline Home
20 DEC 2021

Crash: No Conspiracy Case

Driver charged with negligence.

AiTimeline Home
THREE TRACKS

One Case, Three Tracks

Separate charges, outcomes.

AiTimeline Home
23 DEC 2025

Life Term Suspended

Is an MLA a public servant?

AiTimeline Home
29 DEC 2025

Supreme Court Stays It

Sengar stays in jail.

AiTimeline Home
15 MAY 2026

Suspension Set Aside

Back to the High Court.

AiTimeline Home
THE BAIL ROW

A Suspension That Never Took Effect

Dec 2025 to May 2026.

AiTimeline Home
JUL 2026

Appeal Argued

Defence pleas, not findings.

AiTimeline Home
STATUS NOW

Where the Appeals Stand

Both convictions stand.

AiTimeline Home

Want the full timeline?

Read the complete story, FAQs and key facts.

AiTimeline Home