Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years in prison for 2013 rape of woman journalist

Published Aug 7, 07:12 AM UTC

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Tarun Tejpal, the former editor-in-chief of Tehelka magazine, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a court in Goa, India, for the rape of a woman journalist in 2013. The incident occurred during a literary festival in Goa, where the victim was a colleague. The court found Tejpal guilty under Indian Penal Code sections for rape and sexual harassment. The sentencing marks a significant conclusion to a high-profile case that has drawn widespread attention in India, highlighting issues of workplace sexual violence and media accountability. Tejpal has been taken into custody following the verdict.

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