Bombay High Court Convicts Former Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal in 2013 Sexual Assault Case

The Bombay High Court delivered a verdict on Thursday, convicting former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 sexual assault case. The court found the 56‑year‑old journalist guilty of assaulting a woman in 2013, after a lengthy trial that examined evidence and witness testimony. Tejpal, who had previously served as editor of the investigative magazine Tehelka, was sentenced to prison, though the exact duration was not disclosed in the court’s order. The ruling marks a significant legal development for a high‑profile media personality accused of sexual misconduct.