Tarun Tejpal Surrenders Before Goa Court in 2013 Rape Case; SC to Hear Appeal Against Conviction
The former Tehelka editor will serve a 10-year prison term after the Supreme Court declined to exempt him from surrendering.
- On Monday, former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrendered before a Goa court to serve his 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence for a 2013 sexual assault case, after the Supreme Court denied his exemption plea.
- The Bombay High Court convicted Tejpal on August 6, overturning his 2021 acquittal by the trial court. The court rejected his defense claims that allegations were extortion or character assassination.
- Criticizing the trial court's 'ideal victim' stereotype, the High Court relied on CCTV footage and emails to convict Tejpal under IPC sections 376, 354, and 354, imposing a fine exceeding ₹10 lakh.
- Following his surrender, Tejpal was sent to Central Jail at Colvale in North Goa. The Supreme Court scheduled his appeal hearing for September 22, pending his surrender certificate filing by September 21.
- The Goa government petitioned the Supreme Court for an enhanced life sentence, calling Tejpal's 10-year term disproportionate. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Tejpal, said "we are sure the justice will come.
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Ex-Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal surrenders before Goa court
Panaji: Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrendered before a Goa court on Monday, September 14, to serve his 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence in a 2013 sexual assault case. On August 25, the Supreme Court had directed Tejpal to surrender within three weeks to undergo his 10-year prison sentence following his conviction by the Bombay High … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politic…
Tarun Tejpal Surrenders In Goa Court In 2013 Sexual Assault Case
<p>Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrendered before a court in Mapusa, Goa, on Monday in connection with the 2013 sexual assault case.</p> <p>Tejpal surrendered following a Supreme Court order stating that he must surrender before his appeal against the Bombay High Court's conviction order can be heard. The Supreme Court had last month rejected his plea seeking exemption from surrender and directed him to surrender within three wee…
Tarun Tejpal, convicted in the 2013 rape case, has surrendered in Goa. He has been sent to Colvale Jail. Tejpal has stated that he will continue his fight against the Bombay High Court's decision in the Supreme Court.
Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal surrenders before Goa court; sent to jail to serve 10-year sentence
On August 25, the Supreme Court had directed Tejpal to surrender within three weeks to undergo his 10-year prison sentence following his conviction by the Bombay High Court
Ex-Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal surrenders before Goa court; sent to jail to serve 10-year sentence - The Tribune
Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrendered before a Goa court on Monday to serve his 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence in a 2013 sexual assault case.
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