Supreme Court Upholds Tarun Tejpal's 10-Year Sentence in Rape Case
On November 6, 2026, the Supreme Court declined to suspend the 10-year sentence of journalist Tarun Tejpal, convicted of rape in a 2013 case. The court stated it did not find grounds for suspension. Tejpal, 62, was sentenced on August 6, 2026, after the Bombay High Court overturned his earlier acquittal. He was found guilty of raping a junior colleague in a hotel elevator during a magazine event in Goa. The Goa government has sought an enhanced sentence, arguing for life imprisonment. Tejpal was convicted under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 376(2)(f), which pertains to rape by a person in a position of trust. The High Court criticized the trial court's handling of the case and the treatment of the complainant during cross-examination.
Published 1 day ago • 06 Nov 2026, 01:35 PM IST