Bombay High Court Convicts Tarun Tejpal in 2013 Rape Case
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The Bombay High Court convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal of rape on August 6, 2026, sentencing him to 10 years in jail.
Tejpal was found guilty under three sections of the Indian Penal Code. The case has been ongoing since 2013, when the alleged incident occurred. The court's decision follows a lengthy legal process. Following the conviction, Tejpal stated that he is one of them referring to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who have been in jail for years. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized the Congress party for allegedly backing Tejpal, labeling Congress an anti-women party under Rahul Gandhi's leadership.
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