Tarun Tejpal Case: SC Seeks Goa Govt’s Reply as Ex-Tehelka Editor Fights 10-Year Jail Term
The bench will set a hearing date as it considers Tejpal’s challenge and a Goa government plea for life imprisonment.
- On Friday, the Supreme Court issued notices in the 2013 rape case involving former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, addressing both his challenge to a 10-year prison sentence and the Goa government's plea for enhanced punishment.
- The Bombay High Court convicted Tejpal in August, sentencing him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and overturning his acquittal from five years ago; he surrendered before a Goa court on September 14.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Goa government, argued for life imprisonment, stating, "Rape never takes place for years and only one day is enough." The government contends the 10-year term is disproportionate.
- Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Tejpal, urged the court to hear the bail plea, stating, "This is a case of reversal, there is a right of appeal, I have surrendered." The High Court had previously termed the trial court's acquittal "perverse."
- A Supreme Court Bench comprising Justices Sundresh and Varale issued notices to both Tejpal and the Goa government and will set a specific date for hearing arguments on the conviction and sentence enhancement plea.
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Supreme Court Seeks Responses On Tarun Tejpal's Sentence And Goa Government's Plea
The Supreme Court has issued two notices concerning Tarun Tejpal's sentencing in a 2013 rape case. One notice was sent to Goa Police regarding Tejpal's petition against his 10-year prison term, while the other was issued to Tejpal himself following a Goa government plea seeking an enhanced sentence. This development follows the Bombay High Court's decision to convict Tejpal and overturn his earlier acquittal.
SC seeks Goa's response on Tarun Tejpal's plea against conviction in 2013 rape case
New Delhi, Sep 25 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Goa Police on an appeal filed by journalist Tarun Tejpal against a Bombay High Court order that sentenced him to 10 years in prison in a 2013 rape case. A bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and P B Varale also issued […]
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