Supreme Court refuses to suspend journalist Tarun Tejpal’s prison sentence in 2013 rape case

What happened: The Supreme Court refused to suspend the 10-year prison sentence of journalist Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape and sexual harassment case, saying it did not warrant such relief. Key numbers: 10-year sentence; 2013 case; Bombay High Court convicted on August 6; fine of more than Rs 10 lakh; Supreme Court plea filed August 20. Why it matters: The bench said on prima facie view it was not inclined to grant suspension, so Tejpal remains subject to the sentence while his challenge to the High Court conviction proceeds.

The Supreme Court refused to suspend the 10-year prison sentence of journalist Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape and sexual harassment case, saying it did not warrant such relief.

The bench said on prima facie view it was not inclined to grant suspension, so Tejpal remains subject to the sentence while his challenge to the High Court conviction proceeds.