Supreme Court seeks Goa Police’s response on Tarun Tejpal’s appeal against rape case conviction
The Supreme Court of India has requested a response from the Goa Police regarding Tarun Tejpal's appeal against his rape conviction and 10-year sentence. The court is also considering a separate plea from the Goa government to enhance the severity of the sentence.
Why it matters
This case is a high-profile legal matter involving a prominent media figure and addresses serious issues of sexual assault and judicial accountability.
The Supreme Court on Friday (September 25, 2026) sought Goa Police’s response on former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal’s appeal against conviction and 10-year sentence by Bombay High Court in 2013 rape case.
A Bench comprising Justices M. M. Sundresh and P. B. Varale also issued notice to Tejpal on a Goa government plea seeking enhancement of his sentence.
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Tejpal, submitted that it was a case where the acquittal was reversed by the High Court and urged that his bail plea be heard in the matter.
“This is a case of reversal, there is a right of appeal, I have surrendered. The High Court itself has suspended the sentence for four weeks,” Mr. Sibal said.
The Bench said it will give a specific date for hearing the matter.
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