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NEW DELHI — An Indian trial court May 21 acquitted the founder and editor of an investigative magazine of the charge of sexually assaulting a female journalist in the elevator of a five-star hotel nearly eight years ago. Judge Kshama Joshi read out a brief order in the presence of Tarun Tejpal and his family, his attorney Suhas Velip told reporters. The media were not allowed in the courtroom because of COVID-19 restrictions. Prosecutors are likely to appeal Tejpal’s acquittal after the detailed ruling becomes available, the Press Trust of India news agency said. Tejpal, 58, came un...

Goa court acquits journalist Tarun Tejpal of rape charges; state to challenge verdict (ANI Photo) Mumbai: A sessions court in Mapusa, Goa has acquitted the former editor-in-chief of Tehelka magazine, Tarun Tejpal, 58, in a sexual harassment and rape case filed by his colleague in 2013. Public Prosecutor Francisco Tavera said the state was ‘seriously aggrieved’ by the judgment and would be challenging it. Tejpal faced trial under IPC sections 341 (wrongful restraint), 342 (wrongful confinement), 354 (assault or criminal force with intent to outrage modesty), 354-A (sexual harassment...

Highlights Tejpal has been out on bail since May 2014 Panaji: A sessions court in Goa on Wednesday (May 19) said it will pronounce the verdict in the Tarun Tejpal case on May 21. The former Tehelka editor-in-chief is accused of sexually assaulting a female colleague inside the elevator of a luxury hotel in Goa in 2013.  The additional district court was to pronounce the verdict on April 27 but judge Kshama Joshi had adjourned the verdict to May 12. On May 12, it was further adjourned to May 19. The court had earlier said the adjournment was due to lack of staff due to the coronavirus pandemi...

The District and Sessions Court at Panaji, Goa has deferred its verdict in the Tarun Tejpal case to May 21, 2021.

Read more about Goa court to pronounce verdict in journalist Tarun Tejpal case on May 21 on Business Standard. The former Tehelka editor-in-chief is accused of sexually assaulting a female colleague inside the elevator of a luxury hotel in Goa in 2013