On December 9, Angel and his brother Michael were drinking at a canteen near a liquor shop in Dehradun. Officials say a fight broke out and Chakma was allegedly attacked with sharp objects. He was admitted to a hospital with serious injuries.

The top court judgment means that Sengar will not walk free as his appeal remains pending. The developments have brought the rape case back to national headlines. Here’s a brief timeline of the case that shook the nation.