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Supreme Court dismisses Tarun Tejpal’s plea, directs him to surrender within two weeks
The State of Goa, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, had insisted that Tarun Tejpal should surrender before his appeal is listed for hearing in the Supreme Court
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- Why it matters
- A journalist convicted of sexual assault must now report to custody unless the appeal succeeds, ending a period of legal stays that allowed him to remain free.
- Most affected
- Tarun Tejpal — Must surrender to authorities within two weeks unless he obtains a further stay.
- Likely next
- Whether Tejpal surrenders as ordered, or seeks an emergency stay from the Supreme Court before the two-week deadline expires.