Tarun Tejpal, former Tehelka editor, acquitted in rape case

The District and Sessions Court at Mapusa in North Goa on Friday acquitted journalist Tarun Tejpal, Tehelka magazine founder and former editor in chief, in a 2013 rape case. He was accused of sexually assaulting a female colleague inside the elevator of a luxury hotel in Goa at an office event. He was ac

He 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), 354-B (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe), 376(2)(f) (person in position of authority over women, committing rape) and 376(2)k) (rape by person in position of control).

The journalist has been out on bail since May 2014.