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Supreme Court refuses to suspend journalist Tarun Tejpal's 10-year rape sentence

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to suspend journalist Tarun Tejpal's 10-year sentence in the 2013 rape case. The Goa government opposed his plea, with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the state

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Tehelka magazine founder and rape convict Tarun Tejpal. PIC/X/@barandbench

Tehelka magazine founder and rape convict Tarun Tejpal. PIC/X/@barandbench

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to suspend the 10-year sentence handed down to journalist Tarun Tejpal, convicted of raping a junior colleague inside a hotel elevator in 2013.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Goa government, opposed Tejpal’s plea. On August 6, the Bombay High Court sentenced Tejpal to rigorous imprisonment for 10 years.

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