Goa govt seeks life term for Tarun Tejpal in SC

Goa govt seeks life term for Tarun Tejpal in SC

The Goa government moved the Supreme Court on Tuesday, seeking enhancement of the 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence given to former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 sexual assault case. The state argued the sentence is disproportionate and warrants life imprisonment, citing Tejpal's abuse of authority as the victim's employer.

Source: Rediff News

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