MAPUSA: North Goa District and Sessions Court Judge Kshama Joshi on Tuesday adjourned the judgment in alleged rape case involving founder editor of Tehelka Tarun Tejpal to May 12.
The judgment in the matter was scheduled to be pronounced on Tuesday.
“The judgment adjourned to May 12 at 10.30. Presumably, there is no extension because the judgment which was supposed to announce on Tuesday, is adjourned for May 12. Judge has not given any reason for adjournment,” said Special Public Prosecutor Francisco Tavora.
It may be recalled that Tarun Tejpal was arrested on November 30, 2013 for allegedly raping a colleague at a five-star resort in North Goa. He is currently out on bail.
On September 29, 2017, the Court had charged Tejal under various Sections of the Indian Penal Code, including rape, sexual harassment, and wrongful confinement. He, however, pleaded not guilty. Following the framing of charges, Tejpal moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of the charges levelled against him.
In August, the Apex Court refused to quash the charges and directed the trial to be concluded within six months.
