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SC Denies Tejpal's Plea to Suspend Rape Sentence
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 05:33 AM
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The Supreme Court of India has rejected Tarun Tejpal's plea to suspend his sentence for rape. He will continue to serve his jail term.
Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal will remain incarcerated as the Supreme Court of India has dismissed his appeal to suspend his rape sentence. The court's decision upholds the previous verdict and ensures Tejpal continues serving his jail term. Tejpal was convicted in 2013 for sexually assaulting a colleague and sentenced to five years in prison. His case sparked widespread debate about sexual harassment and the justice system in India.