The Delhi High Court on Monday referred the case concerning the custodial death of the Unnao rape survivor’s father to a bench led by the Chief Justice. The development follows a recent request by the Supreme Court asking the High Court to grant an “out-of-turn” hearing to former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who has challenged his conviction and 10-year prison sentence in connection with the case.
Unnao custodial death case: Delhi HC to hear Kuldeep Sengar’s plea on February 19 after SC direction

