Bombay High Court convicts Tarun Tejpal in 2013 rape case
The Bombay High Court has sentenced former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for the 2013 rape of a junior colleague. The Goa bench of the High Court overturned a 2021 acquittal granted by a sessions court, finding Tejpal guilty of rape and sexual harassment. Tejpal, who was ordered to surrender within two weeks, has expressed his intention to appeal the verdict to the Supreme Court, maintaining that he is a victim of political targeting.
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What Happened
The Bombay High Court, sitting in Goa, has convicted former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal for the sexual assault and rape of a junior colleague. The incident occurred in November 2013 inside a hotel elevator during an event in Goa. Following the conviction, the court sentenced Tejpal to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of 5 lakh rupees. He has been granted two weeks to surrender to the authorities.
This ruling reverses a 2021 decision by a Goa sessions court that had acquitted Tejpal of all charges. The state government had appealed that acquittal, leading to the current High Court proceedings. Tejpal has publicly stated his disappointment with the verdict and announced his intention to challenge the conviction in the Supreme Court, claiming that the case against him is politically motivated.
Key Facts
- Tarun Tejpal was convicted of rape and sexual harassment under the Indian Penal Code.
- The Bombay High Court overturned a 2021 acquittal granted by a Goa sessions court.
- The incident took place in November 2013 at a hotel in Goa.
- Tejpal was sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a 5 lakh rupee fine.
- The court ordered Tejpal to surrender within two weeks.
- Tejpal has announced his intention to appeal the conviction to the Supreme Court.
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- APasomiya-pratidinযৌন নিৰ্যাতন গোচৰত দোষী সাব্যস্ত হ'ল 'টেহেলকা’ৰ প্ৰতিষ্ঠাপক
- TOIThe Times of IndiaTarun Tejpal to move SC after Bombay HC conviction in rape case
- TOIThe Times of IndiaTarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment in 2013 rape case
- Nanamasthe-telanganaTarun Tejpal | తరుణ్ తేజ్పాల్కు పదేండ్ల జైలు శిక్ష
- TOIThe Times of IndiaTarun Tejpal conviction: 10 key observations that shaped Bombay HC verdict
7 Aug
- Sisiasat-urduعصمت ریزی کیس میں ترون تیج پال کو 10 سال قید
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