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Former Tehelka Chief Claims Conviction Political, Plans Supreme Court Appeal
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 09:36 PM
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The former chief of investigative magazine Tehelka has alleged that a recent conviction is politically motivated and has announced plans to challenge it in the Supreme Court.
The former chief of the investigative news magazine Tehelka has publicly stated that a recent conviction is politically motivated.
In a statement released earlier today, he said the conviction was a result of political pressure and that he intends to challenge it in the Supreme Court.
The former chief, who has long been a vocal critic of political interference in the judiciary, has previously highlighted the importance of independent investigations.
The case, which has drawn attention from media and civil society, is expected to be taken to the apex court, where the former chief will seek a review of the judgment.
In a statement released earlier today, he said the conviction was a result of political pressure and that he intends to challenge it in the Supreme Court.
The former chief, who has long been a vocal critic of political interference in the judiciary, has previously highlighted the importance of independent investigations.
The case, which has drawn attention from media and civil society, is expected to be taken to the apex court, where the former chief will seek a review of the judgment.