The Unnao rape case has returned to national focus following recent legal developments. Former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, currently serving a prison sentence, was granted bail by the Delhi High Court on December 23, 2025—a decision later stayed by the Supreme Court on December 29. In response, Sengar’s daughter, Ishita Sengar, published an open letter on social media that has sparked widespread discussion across the country.
In the letter, Ishita expressed growing concerns about the judicial system, stating that she is “slowly losing faith” out of fear and helplessness. She noted that her family has quietly respected the law for the past eight years, awaiting justice, but feels that their appeals have largely gone unnoticed. She also criticized societal judgment and revealed receiving threatening messages on social media, including threats of rape and murder. Ishita lamented that despite having her own identity, the world perceives her only as “the daughter of a rapist,” causing severe emotional distress.
Ishita emphasized that her family has refrained from protests or media appearances despite lacking political influence, trusting the legal system to function independently. She urged that justice be delivered based on evidence rather than public opinion or social media trends, requesting that her family’s perspective be heard without seeking sympathy.
Legal experts on the victim’s side supported the Supreme Court’s stay, arguing that granting bail to Sengar could potentially influence witnesses. The ongoing legal proceedings and Ishita’s public letter have reignited national attention on the case, highlighting the intersection of justice, public sentiment, and social scrutiny.