Supreme Court Postpones Tarun Tejpal’s Bail in 2013 Goa Rape Case to Nov. 5

The Supreme Court of India has deferred the hearing of Tarun Tejpal’s bail plea in the 2013 Goa rape case until 5 November, the date of Diwali. The decision was announced during a hearing that also addressed other pending matters related to the case. Tejpal, who was arrested in 2013 following allegations of sexual assault, has been in custody since then. The court’s postponement means that the bail application will now be considered on the new date, after the Diwali holidays. Legal experts note that the delay could affect the timeline of the trial and the defendant’s legal strategy.