The survivor of the horrific 2017 Unnao gang rape has declared an unwavering resolve to continue her battle for justice, stating she will not rest until the convicted perpetrator, former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, is executed. Her powerful statement came hours after the Supreme Court of India intervened to stay a Delhi High Court order that had suspended Sengar's life sentence.
A Fight for Justice Beyond Her Own Case
"Phansi jabtak nahi hogi, tab tak ladai ladungi (I will continue to fight until he is hanged)," the survivor told The Indian Express on Monday, December 30, 2025. She framed her struggle as one that extends far beyond her personal trauma. "It's a fight for justice, not just mine but for all the women and daughters in this country who are supporting me or have gone through the same ordeal," she asserted.
Expressing relief at the Supreme Court's decision, she said, "I am very happy with this decision. I have got justice from the Supreme Court." She clarified that her faith in the judiciary remains intact, but specifically credited the apex court for delivering justice in her case.
Life Turned Into a 'Joke' Amid Ongoing Harassment
The legal victory is set against a backdrop of severe personal and financial hardship for the survivor and her family. Now a married mother of two, she revealed the devastating collateral damage of the case. "Our life has been turned into a joke," she said poignantly.
She detailed how her differently-abled mother cares for her two toddlers at home. In a shocking revelation, she stated that her husband lost his job following the High Court's verdict suspending Sengar's sentence. "Only my family knows how we are trying to manage our finances," she added, highlighting their precarious situation.
Her husband, standing by her side, called her his 'Lakshmi' and expressed hope for a better future. "I lost my job, but I don't feel bad about it, as worse things have happened to us. This is a long fight and we will keep going," he stated with resilience.
Legal Proceedings and the Survivor's Age Revealed
During the hearing before the Supreme Court, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta presented a crucial fact, emphasizing the gravity of the crime. He informed the court that the survivor was "a child aged 15 years, 10 months and 13 days at the time of the crime." This detail underscores the heinous nature of the offence committed by Sengar.
The survivor also responded to Sengar's daughter, who had spoken to the media after the Supreme Court's order. "Was she there when it happened to me? Why did they not argue in the court?" she questioned. She further raised serious security concerns, alleging that Sengar's associates have circulated her husband's photograph widely. "What if anything happens to him or anyone in my family? Haven't we already lost our loved ones or is there more left to see," she asked, pointing to the persistent atmosphere of fear and intimidation.
The Supreme Court's decision to stay the suspension of the life sentence marks a critical juncture in this long-drawn legal battle, offering a glimmer of hope to the survivor who has endured immense suffering in her quest for justice.
