Supreme Court maintains CRPF security for Unnao survivor

The Supreme Court of India has decided to keep the CRPF security for the Unnao rape survivor. This decision comes amid ongoing concerns about potential threats to her safety. On March 25, 2025, a Bench of Justices Bela M. Trivedi and P.B. Varale ruled that while the survivor will continue to receive protection, the security cover for her family and other witnesses will be removed. The court noted that a conviction had already been made in the case, with the accused receiving a life sentence. The court acknowledged that the survivor and her family can still seek help from local police if they feel threatened. The Additional Solicitor General had argued for the withdrawal of security based on the conviction, which was previously granted by the Supreme Court in 2019. The accused, expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, was found guilty of raping a minor girl in Unnao in 2017 and is currently serving a life term. Moreover, Sengar is appealing the trial court's decision in the Delhi High Court. He is also facing separate charges related to the death of the survivor's father while in custody.