Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal convicted of rape in 2013 case
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- BBC News Worldseen 6 Aug, 10:21headline rewritten
Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal convicted in 2013 rape caseIndian journalist Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years in jail for rape - The Guardian Worldseen 6 Aug, 12:22headline rewritten
High-profile Indian investigative journalist convicted of raping colleagueHigh-profile Indian journalist jailed for 10 years for raping colleague - siasat.comseen 8 Aug, 17:44headline rewritten
Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal convicted for rapeFormer Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal convicted of rape in 2013 case - tribuneindia.comseen 8 Aug, 20:58headline rewritten
Tejpals conviction: HC calls trial court verdict perverse, victim need not behave in stereotypical mannerTarun Tejpals conviction: Bombay High Court calls trial court verdict perverse - Times of Indiaseen 21 Aug, 04:28headline rewritten
Goa moves SC, seeks life imprisonment for Tejpal for sex assaultGoa moves SC seeking life term for Tarun Tejpal in sexual assault case - thehindu.comseen 30 Aug, 06:24URL changed
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Wed, 5 August 2026
2 reports- thehindu.com17:36first to report
- dailypioneer.com18:30
Thu, 6 August 2026
13 reports- siasat.com05:49edited after publishing
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Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal convicted for rapeIn a major setback to former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, the Bombay High Court on Thursday, August 6, convicted him of raping a colleague in 2013,
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- newstodaynet.com6 Aug, 09:33their copy
- BBC News World06:00edited after publishing
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Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal convicted in 2013 rape caseTejpal, who has denied the accusations, can appeal against the verdict in India's Supreme Court.
- thehindu.com06:15
- aninews.in06:15
- Times of India06:37
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 case involved allegations from a junior colleague in 2013.
- rediff.com08:44
Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal has been convicted by the Bombay High Court's Goa bench in a 2013 sexual assault case, overturning his earlier acquittal. Tejpal, who faces a minimum of 10 years imprisonment, announced his intention to appeal the verdict in the Supreme Court, asserting the order was wrong.
- Times of India09:39
The Bombay high court has recently convicted Tarun Tejpal in connection with a 2013 rape case, resulting in a ten-year term of rigorous imprisonment after his acquittal was set aside. Tejpal, alleging political victimization, appealed for leniency, while the court has provided him with a two-week window to surrender. This verdict is linked to a reported incident in a hotel elevator that occurred thirteen years prior.
- Times of India10:59
The Bombay high court overturned Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in a sexual assault case. He received a ten-year rigorous imprisonment sentence and a substantial fine. The court found his apology emails to be key evidence of guilt. Victim's testimony was deemed credible and consistent despite extensive questioning. The court criticized the trial court's treatment of the victim during proceedings.
- rediff.com11:21
The Bombay High Court has convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal for raping a colleague in 2013, overturning his earlier acquittal. He was found guilty under Sections 376(2)(f), 354(a), and 354(b) of the Indian Penal Code.
- tribuneindia.com11:43edited after publishing
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Tejpals conviction: HC calls trial court verdict perverse, victim need not behave in stereotypical mannerConvicting journalist Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape case, the Bombay High Court on Thursday termed the trial courts verdict of acquittal as perverse, and slammed it for falling prey to the notion that a complainant in such cases should be a perfect victim and behave in a certain way.
- The Guardian World11:47edited after publishing
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High-profile Indian investigative journalist convicted of raping colleagueTarun Tejpal, ex-editor of Tehelka magazine, was initially acquitted in 2021 in case that drew nationwide attention An Indian court has sentenced a high-profile former editor of an investigative news magazine to 10 years in prison after convicting him of raping a junior colleague, overturning his acquittal in a case that drew nationwide attention. Tarun Tejpal, 63, the founder and former editor of Tehelka magazine, was accused of raping a journalist in the lift of a five-star hotel in the...
- Al Jazeera English13:33
Tarun Tejpal, 63, says that he will appeal the conviction at the Supreme Court.
- indiatimes.com18:03
The Bombay High Court overturned Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in a rape case. The court found the trial court's order perverse and influenced by stereotypes. Evidence was misread and inadmissible material was relied upon by the lower court. Tejpal was convicted and sentenced to ten years rigorous imprisonment for the offences. The High Court emphasized that victims cope with trauma differently and are not disbelieved.
Fri, 7 August 2026
2 reports- dailypioneer.com00:15
- journalismpakistan.com07:30
Bombay High Court sentenced former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal to 10 years' imprisonment after overturning his acquittal in the 2013 sexual assault case.
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- siasat.com03:54
Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal’s daughter Cara Tejpal has linked his conviction to his investigative journalism
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- Times of India19:59edited after publishing
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Goa moves SC, seeks life imprisonment for Tejpal for sex assaultIn a significant move, the Goa government has approached the Supreme Court, requesting a harsher sentence for Tarun Tejpal in a sexual assault case. The state argues that his current penalty is insufficient given the severity of the crime. They emphasize that Tejpal exploited his position of power, suggesting that time should not lessen the consequences for such an offense.
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- Times of India08:05
Tarun Tejpal has appealed the Bombay high court's conviction and ten-year sentence. The high court overturned his earlier acquittal in a 2013 sexual assault case. He was convicted of raping a junior colleague in a Goa hotel elevator. The Goa government also seeks a life sentence, deeming the current punishment lenient. Tejpal previously claimed political targeting in the ongoing legal proceedings.
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- Times of India21:25
Tue, 25 August 2026
3 reports- Times of India08:24
- pragativadi.com09:24
Supreme Court orders Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks following his appeal in a serious criminal case.
- Times of India21:18
Goa govt opposed his plea for exemption from surrendering and said his appeal was not admissible since he had not filed a separate application seeking exemption from surrender or shown a certificate that he has already surrendered as per Order XXII Rule 5 of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013. The Goa Police subsequently registered an FIR against Tarun Tejpal.