MAPUSA: The final argument in the rape trial against Tehelka’s former editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal which was rescheduled on Monday has been adjourned to a future date. Sources said the argument could not be conducted because of the death of the judge’s mother. A new date for hearing would be announced soon, sources said.
It may be recalled that Tejpal was arrested on November 30, 2013 for allegedly raping a colleague at a resort in North Goa. He is currently on bail. On Sept 29, 2017, the court had charged Tejpal under various Sections of the IPC.
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In August, the top court refused to quash the charges and directed the trial to be concluded within six months.
