Goa Seeks Life Term for Tarun Tejpal in Supreme Court After Rape Conviction

Goa's government has filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking a life term for former Tehelka journalist Tarun Tejpal, arguing that his current 10-year sentence is inadequate after the Bombay High Court overturned his 2021 acquittal and convicted him for raping a colleague in 2013.

18 Aug, 16:34 — 18 Aug, 16:34

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'Tarun Tejpal Punishment Inadequate': Goa's 'Life Term' Plea In Supreme Court

Earlier this month, the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court overturned a trial court's 2021 acquittal order, convicting the former Tehelka journalist for raping his colleague inside an elevator in 2013 and sending him to jail for 10 years.

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Goa Seeks Life Term for Tarun Tejpal in Supreme Court After Rape Conviction

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