Supreme Court Upholds 10-Year Jail Term for Tarun Tejpal in 2013 Rape Case

The Supreme Court, in a recent ruling, refused to suspend the 10‑year jail term handed down to media executive Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 rape case involving a 15‑year‑old girl. The decision keeps Tejpal in custody, as the court upheld the lower court’s conviction and sentence. The ruling was issued after a review petition filed by Tejpal’s legal team sought a stay on the sentence. The apex court’s refusal to grant a stay means the 10‑year term remains in force, ensuring that Tejpal remains incarcerated until the end of his sentence.