'2 judges' decision shattered trust': Unnao rape survivor's mother says as protest erupts outside Delhi High Court over Sengar's bail

New Delhi: Unnao rape survivor's mother along with activists on Friday staged a protest outside Delhi High Court against its order suspending the sentence of convict former BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar, with the former saying that she will approach the Supreme Court seeking justice.

Holding placards and raising slogans like 'Balatkariyo ko sanrakshan dena bandh karo' (stop protecting rapists) and 'Gunehgaron ko bachana band karo' (stop protecting rapists and convicts), activists of All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA) participated in the protest along with activist Yogita Bhayana and the survivor's mother.

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday suspended the sentence of Sengar, who is serving a life term in the case, and ordered his release on bail pending the disposal of his appeal against his conviction by a trial court. However, Sengar will have to remain in jail as he is also serving a 10-year sentence in connection with the custodial death of the survivor's father and has not got bail in that case.

The survivor's mother said she had come for the protest as her daughter had endured immense suffering. She said she was not blaming the entire High Court, but only the two judges whose decision has shattered their trust.

“This is an injustice towards our family. We will approach the Supreme Court, as I have faith in it,” she was quoted by PTI as saying.