Tarun Tejpal to move SC after Bombay HC conviction in rape case

The Bombay high court convicted Tarun Tejpal of rape and outraging modesty. This verdict overturned his previous acquittal by a Goa sessions court. Tejpal stated he is a political victim and will appeal the high court's decision. Former investigating officer and Advocate General welcomed the judgment for justice. The c

The case pertains to allegations made by a woman journalist, who had accused Tarun Tejpal of sexually assaulting her inside a hotel elevator on November 7 and 8, 2013.

Goa Bench said it would pronounce its order on sentencing in the afternoon; Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Goa govt., sought the maximum punishment to send a strong message that “no means no”

The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court overturned a 2021 trial court verdict clearing Tejpal of all charges.